GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an example of active immunity?
A
You get a vaccination
B
You create antibodies
C
You get infected
D
All of these are correct
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This is because when humans are vaccinated for measles, then they get natural antibodies for distemper too. Thus, based on the above information we can conclude that the statement that a person recovered from measles does not get measles again is an example of active acquired immunity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Active immunity can arise naturally, as when someone is exposed to a pathogen. For example, an individual who recovers from a first case of the measles is immune to further infection…

Detailed explanation-3: -Injecting the microbes deliberately during immunisation.

Detailed explanation-4: -So, the correct answer is ‘it is long-lasting immunity with no side effects’.

Detailed explanation-5: -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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