ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

IMMUNE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the ability to resist the pathogens that cause a particular disease?
A
defense
B
immunity
C
immune system
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer: The ability of our body to resist a disease is known as Immunity. Immunity refers to a multicellular organism’s capacity to fight dangerous pathogens. There are both specific and generic components to immunity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Immunity refers to the body’s ability to prevent the invasion of pathogens. Pathogens are foreign disease-causing substances, such as bacteria and viruses, and people are exposed to them every day.

Detailed explanation-3: -The antibodies are released in the blood, which binds to the pathogen and inactivates it. Few cells also contribute to forming memory cells. In case of reinfection, these memory cells react more quickly and develop immunity within 2–3 days (54).

Detailed explanation-4: -Types of immunity: Active natural: Body produces antibodies in response to exposure to a live pathogen. Active artificial: Body produces antibodies in response to a vaccine. Passive natural: Antibodies are passed from the mom to her baby through the placenta and breastmilk.

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