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Who coined the term 'Immunology'?
Who coined the term 'Immunology'?
- Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov (correct)
- Robert Koch
- Paul Ehrlich
- Louis Pasteur
Which field does Immunology not have applications in?
Which field does Immunology not have applications in?
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Geology (correct)
- Virology
What did Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov receive the Nobel Prize for?
What did Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov receive the Nobel Prize for?
- Discovery of antibiotics
- Invention of vaccines
- Advancement in surgery techniques
- Work on immunity (correct)
What did Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov pin into starfish larvae as part of his studies?
What did Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov pin into starfish larvae as part of his studies?
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What does Immunology study in organisms?
What does Immunology study in organisms?
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Study Notes
Immunology Basics
- The term 'Immunology' was coined by Rusius.
Applications of Immunology
- Immunology has applications in all fields, except mathematics.
Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov
- Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov received the Nobel Prize for his work on phagocytosis.
- Mechnikov pinned a rose thorn into starfish larvae as part of his studies, which led to his discovery of phagocytosis.
Focus of Immunology
- Immunology studies the defense mechanisms of organisms against diseases.
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