Immunology and Serology BMLS 3-1

Who is known as the Father of modern immunology?

What was the practice of deliberately exposing an individual to smallpox lesions known as?

Edward Jenner discovered the relationship between cowpox exposure and immunity to smallpox.

What did Elie Metchnikoff observe in transparent starfish larvae?

The process of injecting cellular material to provide immunity is known as __________.

Which of the following factors are known as opsonins?

Historical Contributions to Immunology

Louis Pasteur: Recognized as the father of modern immunology; developed the first attenuated vaccines.
Chinese Vaccination Practice (1500s): Early technique of inhaling powdered smallpox scabs to confer protection against smallpox, known as variolation.

Pioneers of Vaccination

Edward Jenner (Late 1700s): An English country doctor credited with discovering that exposure to cowpox can lead to immunity against smallpox, establishing vaccination as a method of disease prevention.
Origin of the term "vaccination" from "vacca," the Latin word for cow.

Key Immunological Concepts

Elie Metchnikoff: Russian scientist who discovered phagocytosis, the process where motile cells surround and attempt to destroy invading foreign objects, particularly observed in starfish larvae.
Hans Buchner and Almoth Wright: Contributed to the understanding of humoral immunity, discovering opsonins—factors that coat bacteria to enhance their destruction by phagocytes.
Immunoglobulins (antibodies) are specific serum factors that play a critical role in immune response by targeting pathogens.

Test your knowledge of immunology and serology concepts covered in the BMLS 3-1 course. Learn about Louis Pasteur and his contributions to modern immunology. This quiz will help solidify your understanding of key principles and historical contexts in the field.