Question detail
If a pathogen enters the body, what is the immune system's goal?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. To allow the pathogen to thrive.
- B. To destroy the pathogen.
- C. To ignore the pathogen.
- D. To enhance the pathogen's effects.
Answer
The correct option is To destroy the pathogen. because it matches the approved biology in Human defence systems within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is To destroy the pathogen. because it stays accurate for Human defence systems in Communicable diseases. It matches the approved learning objective about explain that if a pathogen enters the body the immune system tries to destroy it and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Immune Response
Students often state that the immune system immediately destroys all pathogens upon entry into the body.
Clarify that the immune system takes time to recognize and respond to pathogens, and it may not destroy them immediately.
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