Question detail
What happens when a pathogen enters the body and triggers the immune response?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. The body produces more red blood cells
- B. The immune system tries to destroy the pathogen
- C. The pathogen multiplies uncontrollably
- D. The body becomes immune immediately
Answer
The correct option is The immune system tries to destroy the pathogen because it matches the approved biology in Human defence systems within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is The immune system tries to destroy the pathogen 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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