An Acquired Immunity Is

question 37

Multiple Choice

An acquired immunity is

• A) passed down from the parents.
• B) the first level of the body's response to infection.
• C) when the immune system can identify a threat and produce antibodies to destroy it.
• D) only in force after the affected person had the disease.

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Definitions:

Endocrine System

A collection of glands that produce hormones regulating metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.

Body Tissues

Groups of similar cells that perform specific functions within an organism, including muscle, nerve, epithelial, and connective tissues.

HPA Axis

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, a complex system of interactions between three endocrine glands, central to the body's response to stress.

Psychosocial Variables

Factors that involve both psychological aspects and the social environment, affecting an individual's behavior and well-being.