5 Questions
Who is credited for first studying the response of the body to foreign substances?
Edward Jenner
What did Edward Jenner inoculate an eight-year-old boy with to make him immune to smallpox?
Fluid from cowpox blisters
What is the study of immunology defined as?
Study of molecules, cells, organs, and systems responsible for the recognition and disposal of foreign material
What did Edward Jenner observe about dairy maids who had contracted cowpox?
They seemed to be protected against smallpox
What did Edward Jenner inoculate the eight-year-old boy with two months after cowpox inoculation?
Fluid from a smallpox blister
Study Notes
Immunology History
- Edward Jenner is credited with first studying the response of the body to foreign substances.
Smallpox Inoculation
- Edward Jenner inoculated an eight-year-old boy with cowpox to make him immune to smallpox.
Immunology Definition
- Immunology is the study of the response of the body to foreign substances.
Cowpox Observation
- Edward Jenner observed that dairy maids who had contracted cowpox were immune to smallpox.
Smallpox Immunity
- Edward Jenner inoculated the eight-year-old boy with smallpox two months after the cowpox inoculation, and the boy did not contract smallpox, confirming his immunity.
Test your knowledge on the historical background and early development of immunology, including its origins in microbiology and the impact of the germ theory of disease. Learn about key figures like Edward Jenner and their contributions to the field.
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