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What are 3 things that can cause malignant transformations in cancer?

Why is there not sustained immunity in the population against influenza virus?

Describe the 6 antibody-mediated effector functions discussed: (at least a sentence for each) a.  neutralization b. opsonization c.  agglutination d. complement fixation e. antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity f.  degranulation

What is difference between primary pathogens and opportunistic pathogens?

What are the 3 types of treatment for immunodeficiences?

What is the difference between a primary immune response (initial exposure to an antigen) and secondary immune response (second exposure to that same antigen) of adaptive immunity?

Essay Question (must enter in complete sentences and give at least one full paragraph). Explain what happens with both the innate and adaptive immune response when a bacteria enters into a cut in the skin and causes infection.   Include in your response what immune cells the bacteria might encounter, how it is presented to the adaptive immune system, etc.   

Name and describe a primary immunodeficiency. 

What is the oxidation number of bromine in the compound shown below?

Determine if following statements are True or False based on the list provided below Pyruvic acid (HC3H3O3) Hydrofluoric acid (HF) Lactic acid (HC3H5O3) Propanoic acid (HC3H5O2) Benzoic acid (HC7H5O2) All the acids on the list will work well as buffers at pH 3.6 [1] Hydrofluoric acid and its conjugate base will be the best buffer for pH 3.6 [2] Propanoic acid will work well as a buffer at pH 3.6 [3]