Question detail
How do antitoxins contribute to the immune response?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. By directly killing pathogens
- B. By enhancing the activity of phagocytes
- C. By neutralizing harmful substances produced by pathogens
- D. By increasing the production of white blood cells
Answer
The correct option is By neutralizing harmful substances produced by pathogens because it matches the approved biology in Human defence systems within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is By neutralizing harmful substances produced by pathogens because it stays accurate for Human defence systems in Communicable diseases. It matches the approved learning objective about explain how white blood cells defend against pathogens by producing antitoxins and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Antitoxins
Students often confuse the role of antitoxins with antibodies, thinking they are the same.
Clarify that antitoxins specifically neutralize toxins produced by pathogens, while antibodies target the pathogens themselves.
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