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What is the purpose of the immune system?
BiologyHuman Health and DiseasesNEET
Options:
  • A To distinguish self-cells from foreign organisms
  • B To attack self-cells
  • C To cause auto-immune disease
  • D To recognize and respond to foreign antigens
Solution:
1655 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: To recognize and respond to foreign antigens
The immune system is designed to recognize and respond to foreign antigens, not to attack self-cells.

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