Which of the Following Statements About an Adaptive Response to an Invasive

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about an adaptive response to an invasive single-celled pathogen or virus is FALSE?

• A) The host immune system must be able to recognize the difference between its own cells and those of the pathogen.
• B) A successful response requires the production of antibodies.
• C) The presence of antibodies stimulates the production and release of soluble antigen.
• D) Phagocytes will engulf and digest some of the pathogen.

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