5 Questions
Who coined the term 'Immunology'?
Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov
Which field does Immunology not have applications in?
Geology
What did Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov receive the Nobel Prize for?
Work on immunity
What did Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov pin into starfish larvae as part of his studies?
Small thorns
What does Immunology study in organisms?
Immune systems
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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