Which of the Following Accurately Describes Innate Immunity

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes innate immunity?

• A)Physical and chemical defenses that keep foreign substances out of the body
• B)Specific to the pathogen that is in the system
• C)Develops over time;effective after repeated exposures
• D)Second line of defense from infections after adaptive immunity

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of essential body functions.

Psychosomatic Illnesses

Disorders that involve both mind and body, where psychological stress can exacerbate or contribute to physical symptoms.

Voluntary Movements

Actions initiated and controlled by the conscious part of the brain, allowing skeletal muscles to perform tasks as desired.

Balance

Balance is the ability to maintain the body's center of mass over its base of support, a crucial aspect of all movements and essential for daily life.