MI 1.4.1 Disease Prevention through Vaccination

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Which type of vaccine uses a weakened version of the pathogen? Options: Subunit, Live attenuated, Inactive, mRNA, Viral vector

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Live attenuated

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Which one did Edward Jenner create? Options: Inoculations, Vaccinations

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Vaccinations

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What is an inactivated vaccine?

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An inactivated vaccine contains killed or inactivated microorganisms or viruses.

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What is a toxoid?

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A toxoid is a modified toxin that has been rendered harmless but still retains its ability to stimulate the production of antibodies.

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What is a subunit vaccine?

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A subunit vaccine is a vaccine that contains only specific antigens or parts of the pathogen.

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What is a conjugate vaccine?

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A conjugate vaccine is a vaccine created by attaching pieces from the coats of bacteria to a carrier protein.

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What is a pathogen?

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A pathogen is a microorganism that causes disease.

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Pathogens are covered with molecules called ________ that can trigger a specific immune response.

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antigens

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Which cell is responsible for engulging the antigen and displaying pieces of it to other immune cells?

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Antigen-presenting cell (APC)

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Which cell can recognize an antigen floating freely in the body and mature into an antibody-producing cell?

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Naive B Cells