10 Questions
What is Immunology primarily the study of?
The reactions of a host when foreign substances are introduced into the body
Which term is defined as a foreign substance that induces an immune response?
Antigen
What is the key characteristic of Immunogen?
They are capable of triggering adaptive immune responses
Which method was developed in the 1500s for protection against smallpox?
Variolation
What is the meaning of Vaccination derived from?
'Cow'
What did Louis Pasteur contribute to the fields of microbiology and immunology?
Application of attenuation to prevent rabies
Which type of virus can trigger an immune response but not lead to disease in the host?
Attenuated virus
What is the practice called when an individual is exposed to materials from smallpox lesions?
'Variolation'
'Cross-immunity' refers to which phenomenon?
Protection against one agent due to exposure to another agent
What did the Chinese practice langib involve?
Inhaling powder made from smallpox scabs
Explore the fundamentals of immunology, including the study of host reactions to foreign substances, antigens, immunogens, and immunity. Learn about the science behind the body's defense mechanisms and adaptive immune responses.
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