Question

How does the body respond to medicine? Check all that apply.

body is healed from the illness

red blood cells produce antibodies

symptoms of the illness are managed

body builds immunity to illness

Answer 1

Check these three:

- body is healed from the illness — Yes. Some medicines (e.g., antibiotics, antiviral drugs) remove or stop the cause of disease so the body recovers.
- symptoms of the illness are managed — Yes. Many medicines relieve symptoms (pain relievers, decongestants, etc.) even if they don't cure the illness.
- body builds immunity to illness — Sometimes. Vaccines (a type of medicine) stimulate the immune system to make memory cells/antibodies so you become immune.

Do not check:
- red blood cells produce antibodies — No. Antibodies are made by white blood cells (B cells), not red blood cells.