Immunity Quiz

What is passive immunity?

• Immunity developed by the body after exposure to a disease

• Immunity acquired through vaccination

• Administering antibodies into the immune system that weren’t produced by that animal

• Long-term immunity developed over time

What type of immunity is passive immunity considered to be?

• Long-term immunity

• Short-term immunity

• Permanent immunity

• Genetic immunity

What is artificially acquired passive immunity?

• Immunity developed through vaccination

• Antibodies taken from one animal and introduced into another

• Immunity developed through exposure to a disease

• Antibodies produced by the body in response to an infection

What does an antiserum contain?

• Antibiotics

• Blood cells

• Blood serum containing antibodies

• Hormones

What is the purpose of antitoxins in artificially acquired passive immunity?

• To produce toxins

• To neutralize toxins produced by bacteria

• To stimulate the production of antibodies

• To destroy bacteria directly

What is the role of antiserum in immunity?

• To produce antibodies

• To provide immediate protection

• To stimulate long-term immunity

• To destroy pathogens directly

What is the main difference between antiserums and antitoxins?

• Antiserums are used for bacterial infections, antitoxins for viral infections

• Antiserums contain antibodies, antitoxins neutralize toxins

• Antiserums are synthetic, antitoxins are natural

• Antiserums are long-lasting, antitoxins are temporary

Which of the following is a benefit of artificially acquired passive immunity?

• Long-term immunity

• Immediate protection

• No side effects

• Permanent immunity

What is active immunity?

• Immunity developed through self-exposure to the antigen

• Immunity acquired from another organism

• Immunity that lasts for a short period

• Immunity that does not involve antigens

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What are the two types of immunity involved in naturally acquired active immunity?

• Innate and adaptive immunity

• Cell-mediated and humoral immunity

• Passive and active immunity

• Primary and secondary immunity