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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

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All of the following are true statements about the immune system except one. Which statement about the immune system is false?
  1. The immune system includes red and white blood cells that fight infection.
  2. The immune response of geriatric patients and very young patients can be lower than adults.
  3. The immune system can actually cause harm to an individual’s own body.
  4. The immune system produces antibodies to help control certain types of infections.
Explanation
Answer: A - All of the statements above are true of the immune system except that red blood cells are primarily responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body, rather than fighting infection. In contrast, white blood cells play a key role in fighting infection. A “white blood cell count” can indicate important information about whether a patient is fighting certain types of infections.
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