The Lymphatic and Immune System Medical Procedure

Question 1

Type of immunotherapy; person receives regular injection of tiny amounts of allergen to which he or she is allergic; injection is too small to cause allergic reaction, but large enough to stimulate immune system; over time, person’s sensitivity to allergen reduces

Answer 1

Allergy shots

Question 2

Giving patient injection of immunoglobulins or antibodies in order to treat disease; antibodies may be produced by another person or animal

Answer 2

Immunotherapy

Question 3

Exposure to weakened pathogen that stimulates immune response and antibody production in order to confer protection against full-blown disease; also called immunization

Answer 3

Vaccination