IMMUNOLOGY

IMMUNE RESPONSE

CLASSICAL ALTERNATE AND LECTIN PATHWAYS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Articial active immunity results from the administration of antigens to induce an adaptive immune response, this process is known as
A
vaccination
B
innate immunity
C
reactive immunity
D
passive immunity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These injections are usually referred to as a vaccination. A vaccination is a treatment used to produce immunity against a specific pathogen. A vaccination general contains an agent that resembles the antigens specific to the pathogen and is made from weakened or inactive forms of the pathogen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Antiserum is the general term used for preparations that contains antibodies. Artificial active immunization is where the microbe, or parts of it, are injected into the person before they are able to take it in naturally. If whole microbes are used, they are pre-treated, attenuated vaccines.

Detailed explanation-3: -Active Immunity-antibodies that develop in a person’s own immune system after the body is exposed to an antigen through a disease or when you get an immunization (i.e. a flu shot). This type of immunity lasts for a long time.

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