Acquired Specific Immunity Involves the Response of

question 7

Multiple Choice

Acquired specific immunity involves the response of

• A)skin barriers.
• B)B and T lymphocytes.
• C)lysozyme.
• D)mucus membranes.
• E)interferon.

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Definitions:

Natural Selection

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, driving evolutionary change.

Menopause

The natural or induced process in females marking the end of their reproductive years, characterized by the cessation of menstrual cycles.

Trivers-Willard Hypothesis

A theory suggesting a correlation between parental condition and the investment in male or female offspring; healthier parents may produce more males, while less healthy parents may produce more females.

Offspring Condition

The physical and health status of an organism's offspring, influenced by genetic, environmental, and parental factors.