Kuby Immunology notes

2. Which is the best definition of “immunity”? A. The state of having been exposed to a pathogen repeatedly B. The state of being resistant to reinfection with a pathogen C. When an individual has never been exposed to a pathogen D. When the immune system is activated E. When physical barriers are not enough to prevent infection Answer: B Section: A Historical Perspective Difficulty: 1 Hint: Vaccines can induce immunity. 3. What happens to a pathogen as it becomes attenuated? A. I...

This content deals with the 2nd Chapter of the Immunology Kuby describing the cells and organs of the immune system. The hematopoietic stem cells and various cells like B-cells, T-cells, Basophils, eosinophils, etc. functions have been elaborated.

2. Which is the best definition of “immunity”? A. The state of having been exposed to a pathogen repeatedly B. The state of being resistant to reinfection with a pathogen C. When an individual has never been exposed to a pathogen D. When the immune system is activated E. When physical barriers are not enough to prevent infection Answer: B Section: A Historical Perspective Difficulty: 1 Hint: Vaccines can induce immunity. 3. What happens to a pathogen as it becomes attenuated? A. I...

This content deals with the 2nd Chapter of the Immunology Kuby describing the cells and organs of the immune system. The hematopoietic stem cells and various cells like B-cells, T-cells, Basophils, eosinophils, etc. functions have been elaborated.