​Children in the U

question 46

Multiple Choice

​Children in the U.S.who live in poverty are most likely to experience:

• A)a reduced risk of obesity.
• B)reduced hospitalization rates.
• C)​improved performance in school to try to escape the situation. 
• D)​a steady diet of inexpensive,low-nutrient foods.
• E)​severe acute malnutrition.

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Definitions:

Humoral Immunity

A component of the immune response that involves the production of antibodies by B cells to fight off pathogens.

Cell-mediated Immunity

An immune response that does not involve antibodies but rather the activation of phagocytes, antigen-specific cytotoxic T-lymphocytes, and the release of various cytokines in response to an antigen.

Common Cold Virus

The virus responsible for causing the common cold, characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, sore throat, and congestion.

Antigen

A substance that the immune system recognizes as foreign and can trigger an immune response, including the production of antibodies.