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The type of immune cell that directly attacks and destroys infected cells is the:

A. B-cell
B. Helper T-cell
C. Cytotoxic T-cell ✓
D. Plasma cell
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The study of the body’s defense mechanisms against disease is called:

A. Pathology
B. Epidemiology
C. Immunology ✓
D. Pharmacology
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A patient is infected with a bacteriophage. A bacteriophage is a virus that specifically infects:

A. Animal cells
B. Plant cells
C. Bacterial cells ✓
D. Fungal cells
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The bacteria that thrive in extremely hot environments are classified as:

A. Psychrophiles
B. Mesophiles
C. Thermophiles ✓
D. Halophiles
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The process of killing or removal of all microorganisms, including bacterial spores, is called:

A. Disinfection
B. Antisepsis
C. Sterilization ✓
D. Sanitization
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A patient with pneumonia is diagnosed with an infection caused by a bacterium that is resistant to multiple antibiotics. This is an example of:

A. A localized infection
B. A multidrug-resistant (MDR) organism ✓
C. An opportunistic infection
D. A viral coinfection
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The immune response mediated by B-cells and antibodies in bodily fluids is known as:

A. Cell-mediated immunity
B. Humoral immunity ✓
C. Innate immunity
D. Passive immunity
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