Biology Immunity NUMS 2023
PMDC Verified Question 73 of 99
Vaccination is an example of:
A
Natural passive immunity
B
Natural active immunity
C
Acquired/artificial active immunity
D
Acquired/artificial passive immunity
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option C: Acquired/artificial active immunity
Concept:

Medical interventions that train the immune system utilize artificial means to generate an active biological response.

Formula:

None

Solution:

  • A vaccine consists of medical (artificial) injection of an antigen.


  • This forces the patient's own immune system to expend energy to synthesize antibodies and form memory cells (an active process).


  • Therefore, vaccination is classified as artificial active immunity.


Why other options are incorrect:

  • Natural active: Surviving a naturally caught disease.


  • Artificial passive: Being injected with someone else's pre-made antibodies (antivenom).

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