Which system in the body is able to fight off most infectious diseases, such as the common cold?
a. endocrine system
b. immune system
c. lymphatic system
d. respiratory system

Group of genes that encode molecules found in all body cells, creating a biochemical “fingerprint” that serves as the “id” for cells so that they are marked as “self” a) deoxyribonucleic acid (dna) b) entry inhibitors c) major histocompatibility complex (mhc) d) non-nucleoside reverse transcription inhibitors (nnrtis)

Matching: 1. first used by europeans as a local anesthetic; now abused for its euphoric effects 5 marijuana 2. found in coffee beans, tea leaves, and cocoa beans 2 heroin 3. prescribed for pain involving serious injury or surgery 1 morphine 4. illegal derivative of morphine that is sold on the street as a white powder 6 caffeine 5. can evoke feelings of terror and panic 4 lsd 6. causes user to experience a conscious dreamlike state 3 cocaine

What disease is characterized by the unrestricted growth of abnormal cells on or in the tissues of the body? a) protozoan infection. b) cancer c) diabetes. d) coronary heart disease