The Component of the Immune System That Destroys Bacteria by Creating

question 16

Multiple Choice

The component of the immune system that destroys bacteria by creating holes in the surface of the bacterium is the

• A)adaptive immune system.
• B)antigen-antibody system.
• C)inflammation system.
• D)complement system.

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Definitions:

Basal Metabolic Rate

The body's resting rate of energy expenditure.

Set Point

A theory suggesting that the body regulates certain variables, such as weight or temperature, around a specific value or "set point."

Ghrelin

A hormone produced in the stomach that stimulates appetite, promoting the intake of food by signaling the brain when the body needs energy.

Obestatin

A hormone believed to suppress appetite, produced in the stomach and intestines.