Vet Science-Health and Disease

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____________ immunity is caused by a vaccination.

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Artificial immunity is acquired through vaccination, where the immune system is exposed to a harmless form of a pathogen to build protection.

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___________ immunity is caused by the immune system's response to an actual infection by a pathogen.

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Natural immunity is developed when the immune system responds to an actual infection, leading to the production of antibodies.

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Which of the following diseases are zoonotic? (influenza, malaria, tuberculosis; measles, chickenpox, mumps; diabetes, hypertension, asthma; rabies, Ebola, COVID-19)

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Zoonotic diseases are those that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Examples include rabies, Ebola, and COVID-19.

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This is a part of the infecting organism that causes the body to respond.

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An antigen is a substance that triggers an immune response, often found on the surface of pathogens.

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What is the vector of a disease?

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A vector is the person, animal, or microorganism that carries and transmits the agent or pathogen responsible for a disease.

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What is the role of antibodies in the immune system?

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Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.

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Define passive immunity.

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Passive immunity is the short-term immunity that is acquired by the transfer of antibodies from another individual, such as from mother to child.

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What is active immunity?

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Active immunity is the long-lasting immunity that develops after exposure to a pathogen or through vaccination, leading to the production of antibodies.

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What are zoonotic diseases?

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Zoonotic diseases are infections that can be transmitted from animals to humans, often causing significant health issues.

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What is herd immunity?

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Herd immunity occurs when a large percentage of a population becomes immune to a disease, making its spread unlikely.