Practice - Defense Against Disease
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary role of skin in the immune system?
💡 Hint: Think about what stops germs from entering the body.
What type of cells are responsible for producing antibodies?
💡 Hint: What do we call the immune cells that attack specific invaders?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of immunity provides immediate defense against pathogens?
💡 Hint: Consider which response is instant versus delayed.
True or False: Vaccines provide antibodies immediately upon injection.
💡 Hint: Think about how memory works.
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Challenge Problems
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Compare and contrast the roles of B cells and T cells in the context of an infectious disease outbreak.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during an infection and how both cell types respond.
Design a public health campaign that emphasizes the importance of vaccinations, including how immunization affects individual and herd immunity.
💡 Hint: Focus on the community benefits in your campaign design.
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