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Immunology and Viral Antiviral Mechanisms Course

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What was the main observation that led to the development of immunology as a discipline?

The immune system plays a role in all diseases caused by intrinsic problems in the body.

Vaccines were developed quickly to combat the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

Individuals who recovered from certain infectious diseases were thereafter protected from the disease. (correct)

Certain diseases caused massive deaths worldwide in past pandemics.

What is the meaning of the Latin word 'immunis', from which the term 'immunity' is derived?

To fight

To protect

To exempt (correct)

To recover

How long does it typically take to develop and administer a vaccine?

A decade (correct)

A few months

A couple of decades

A few years

Who is the historian mentioned in the text who made observations related to the concept of immunity?

Cutesius Thucydides Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the immune system, according to the text?

It plays a role in all diseases caused by intrinsic problems in the body. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the COVID-19 pandemic mentioned in the text?

It demonstrated the ability to develop vaccines quickly due to advances in science. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Professor Himanshu Kumar's work?

Infectious diseases with a focus on RNA viruses Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the course that Professor Himanshu Kumar is going to talk about?

Host-Pathogen Interaction and Immunology Signup and view all the answers

What topics will be covered in the first part of the course?

Basic immunology, including natural and adaptive immunity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a focus of Professor Himanshu Kumar's work?

DNA viruses Signup and view all the answers

What is the main subject that Professor Himanshu Kumar teaches?

Immunology Signup and view all the answers