Immune Response to Tattoo Ink

The video explores how tattoos interact with the immune system, describing the battle between immune cells and tattoo ink. It explains that tattoos are a conflict between the body's defense mechanisms and the metallic compounds in the ink, which resist immune attacks. The video raises questions about why tattoos fade and invites viewers to learn more.

What is the initial reaction of the immune system to tattoo ink?

• It absorbs the ink without any reaction.

• It perceives the ink as a threat and reacts defensively.

• It treats the ink as a friendly substance.

• It ignores the ink completely.

How do defensive cells in the immune system respond to tattoo ink?

• They encapsulate the ink in a protective layer.

• They try to dissolve the ink with water.

• They spray the ink with acid.

• They remove the ink through the bloodstream.

What makes tattoo ink resistant to the immune system's acid attacks?

• Its metallic compounds.

• Its small particle size.

• Its ability to change color.

• Its organic composition.

Why do tattoos fade over time?

• The ink dissolves in body fluids.

• The ink evaporates.

• The immune system gradually breaks down the ink.

• The skin regenerates and pushes the ink out.

What does the fading of tattoos demonstrate about the immune system?

• Its preference for metallic substances.

• Its rapid response to all threats.

• Its inability to recognize foreign substances.

• Its relentless effort to protect the body.