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Interferons are...

Interferons are

A

Protein products of macrophages which destroy microbes

B

Proteins secreted by virus infected cells which protect non-infected cells from further viral infection

C

Allergens

D

Antibodies molecules

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  10. If the person shows the production of interferons in his body, changes...

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  11. Globulins contained in human blood plasma are primarily involved in

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  12. Match column I with column II and choose the correct answer: {:("Col...

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  13. Which of the following statements is false ?

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  18. The cell-mediated immunity inside the human body is carried out by

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  20. At which stage of HIV infection does one usually show symtomas of AIDS

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