Immunity and vaccination Quiz
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1. A baby receives antibodies in breast milk. Which type of immunity is this?
- A. Natural active
- B. Artificial active
- C. Natural passive
- D. Artificial passive
2. Which statement about vaccines is correct?
- A. They cause memory cells to form
- B. They contain antibodies
- C. They give immediate protection
- D. They give passive immunity
3. Why is the secondary response faster than the primary response?
- A. Antibodies are injected
- B. Phagocytes are not needed
- C. The antigen is more harmful
- D. Memory cells respond rapidly to the antigen
4. Why is antivenom used after a snake bite rather than a vaccine?
- A. Antivenom is cheaper
- B. It provides antibodies immediately
- C. It gives memory cells
- D. It contains the venom antigens
5. Why does passive immunity not last?
- A. Memory cells die out
- B. Antigens change shape
- C. The antibodies are broken down and not replaced
- D. T cells destroy them