Which of the Following Occurred During the Coevolution of Humans

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurred during the coevolution of humans and pathogens that cause disease?

• A) The pathogens produce substances that suppress our immune system.
• B) Our immune system can destroy the pathogens before they cause disease.
• C) Pathogens have become less infectious.
• D) Our immune system no longer sees the pathogen as foreign.
• E) Pathogens have developed their own immune system to counteract ours.

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