Introduction to Immunity and the Immune System Flashcards
1
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Immunology can be defined as…
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The study of a host’s reaction when foreign substances are introduced into the body.
2
Q
On a basic level, antigens can be defined as……
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Foreign substances that induce a host response.
3
Q
Definition of Immunity:
A
The condition of being resistant to infection.
4
Q
Attenuation
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To make a a pathogen less virulent.
5
Q
Attenuation occurs through the process of….
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heat, aging, or chemical means.
