Fall Semester Exam 2024

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What is a biological preparation that stimulates the immune system to provide immunity against a specific disease?

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Vaccine

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What is the role of white blood cells?

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To help the body fight infections and foreign invaders

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What is a group of organisms of the same species living in a specific area called?

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Population

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What is a group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function called?

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Tissue

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What does MRSA stand for?

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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

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What is the function of antibodies in the immune system?

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To identify and neutralize pathogens such as bacteria and viruses.

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What is the difference between active and passive immunity?

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Active immunity is developed through exposure to a disease or vaccination, while passive immunity is acquired through antibodies from another source.

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What is an antigen?

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A substance that triggers an immune response, often found on the surface of pathogens.

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What is the function of the immune system?

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To protect the body from infections and diseases by identifying and eliminating pathogens.

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What are pathogens?

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Microorganisms that can cause disease, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.