Which of the Following Is True About Nonspecific Resistance and Specific

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about nonspecific resistance and specific immunity?

• A) Nonspecific defenses are widespread, meaning they work to fight many pathogens without prior exposure.
• B) Nonspecific defenses work to fend off any pathogen in the same way every time the pathogen comes along in the body.
• C) Specific immunity requires a prior exposure to a pathogen so the system can recognize the pathogen
• D) All of these statements are true.

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Definitions:

Regio-

A prefix used in chemistry to indicate the region or specific location within a molecule where a reaction takes place.

Stereochemical

Relating to or involving the study of the spatial arrangement of atoms within molecules and its influence on the chemical and physical properties of a substance.

Trans-hex-3-ene

An alkene with a double bond at the third position, and the hydrogen atoms on either side of the double bond are on opposite sides.

MMPP

Magnesium monoperoxyphthalate, used as an oxidizing agent in organic chemistry.