Vaccine-Preventable Diseases & Immunology Flashcards
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Which disease was eradicated worldwide due to vaccination?
Answer: Smallpox
Smallpox is the only human disease eradicated globally through an effective vaccination program.
Which immune system component is responsible for producing antibodies?
Answer: B cells
B cells, also known as B lymphocytes, are responsible for producing antibodies in response to pathogens.
What type of vaccine is the MMR vaccine?
Answer: Live attenuated vaccine
The MMR vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine, meaning it contains weakened forms of the virus.
Which of the following is a symptom of diphtheria?
Answer: Thick gray membrane in throat
Diphtheria can cause a thick gray coating in the throat that can lead to breathing difficulties.
What is the primary function of memory cells in immunity?
Answer: Respond faster to future infections
Memory cells remember past infections and enable a quicker and stronger response upon re-exposure.
Which of the following vaccines protects against a bacterial disease?
Answer: DTaP
The DTaP vaccine protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis, all of which are caused by bacteria.