NEET2015ZoologyHuman Health and DiseasesActual
Which of the following statements is not correct?
Options
- AAcquired immunity is pathogen specific.
- BMacrophages can phagocytose and destroy microbes.
- CHallucinogenic chemicals obtained from leaves, resins and inflorescence of plant Cannabis sativa are called as
- DOpioid is a medicine used to help patients to cope with mental illnesses.
Correct answer
D. Opioid is a medicine used to help patients to cope with mental illnesses.
Step-by-step solution
Innate immunity is an example of non-specific immunity. Conversely, acquired or adaptive immunity is an example of highly specific immunity. Macrophages , or the big-eaters are special types of modified WBCs which have the potential to engulf other cells and microbes ( phagocytosis ). The flower tops, leaves and the resin of Cannabis plant are used in various combinations to produce marijuana , hashish , charas, and ganja , all of which are classified as cannabinoids . They interact with cannabinoid receptors prese