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What is Immunology primarily the study of?
What is Immunology primarily the study of?
- The formation of antibodies
- The condition of being resistant to infection
- The reactions of a host when foreign substances are introduced into the body (correct)
- The history of smallpox vaccination
Which term is defined as a foreign substance that induces an immune response?
Which term is defined as a foreign substance that induces an immune response?
- Immunity
- Antigen (correct)
- Antibody
- Immunogen
What is the key characteristic of Immunogen?
What is the key characteristic of Immunogen?
- They induce non-specific immune reactions
- They are small molecules
- They can resist infection
- They are capable of triggering adaptive immune responses (correct)
Which method was developed in the 1500s for protection against smallpox?
Which method was developed in the 1500s for protection against smallpox?
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What is the meaning of Vaccination derived from?
What is the meaning of Vaccination derived from?
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What did Louis Pasteur contribute to the fields of microbiology and immunology?
What did Louis Pasteur contribute to the fields of microbiology and immunology?
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Which type of virus can trigger an immune response but not lead to disease in the host?
Which type of virus can trigger an immune response but not lead to disease in the host?
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What is the practice called when an individual is exposed to materials from smallpox lesions?
What is the practice called when an individual is exposed to materials from smallpox lesions?
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'Cross-immunity' refers to which phenomenon?
'Cross-immunity' refers to which phenomenon?
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What did the Chinese practice langib involve?
What did the Chinese practice langib involve?
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