Asked by Kassandra Bougades on Aug 01, 2024
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Acquiring immunity for a disease without actually experiencing the disease occurs through which process?
A) vaccination
B) natural immunity
C) having a fever
D) the body's production of antigens
Immunity
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.
Antigens
Substances often found on the surface of pathogens (like bacteria and viruses) that trigger an immune response when detected by the body.
Vaccination
The act of introducing a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.
- Understand the concept of immunity and how vaccines work.
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Hailey EllisAug 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Acquiring immunity through vaccination involves introducing a harmless or weakened form of the disease-causing agent (such as a virus or bacteria) into the body, triggering an immune response without causing the actual disease. This allows the body to build up immunity to the disease in case it is encountered again in the future.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of immunity and how vaccines work.