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What is the purpose of vaccines in relation to immunity?
What is the purpose of vaccines in relation to immunity?
- To reduce the body's natural immunity response
- To prevent infectious diseases by causing antibody formation (correct)
- To enhance the body's production of white blood cells
- To provide immediate immunity against all diseases
What is the primary characteristic of natural immunity?
What is the primary characteristic of natural immunity?
- It exists from birth and provides basic resistance to disease (correct)
- It is acquired through vaccines and inoculations
- It is developed in response to a specific disease
- It is a temporary form of immunity
What is the main characteristic of acquired immunity?
What is the main characteristic of acquired immunity?
- It is not influenced by prior exposure to diseases
- It is only temporary and fades over time
- It involves the manufacture of antibodies against antigens in the body (correct)
- It relies solely on the body's natural defense mechanisms
What is the difference between active and passive immunity?
What is the difference between active and passive immunity?
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How does a toxoid vaccine work in relation to immunity?
How does a toxoid vaccine work in relation to immunity?
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Which type of vaccine involves the use of weakened or dead microorganisms to stimulate antibody formation?
Which type of vaccine involves the use of weakened or dead microorganisms to stimulate antibody formation?
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What is the primary characteristic of natural immunity?
What is the primary characteristic of natural immunity?
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How is acquired immunity acquired?
How is acquired immunity acquired?
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What is the main purpose of passive immunity?
What is the main purpose of passive immunity?
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Which type of immunity involves the manufacture of antibodies against antigens in the body?
Which type of immunity involves the manufacture of antibodies against antigens in the body?
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