Multiple Choice
Which medication prevents viral infections by priming the immune system against a specific virus?
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19. Innate Immunity
Introduction to Immunity
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Which of the following is commonly found in vaccines to evoke an immune response?
A
Antigens
B
Red blood cells
C
Cytokines
D
Antibodies
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Understand the role of vaccines: Vaccines are designed to stimulate the immune system to recognize and fight specific pathogens without causing the disease itself.
Identify what component in vaccines triggers the immune response: This component must be something that the immune system can recognize as foreign and mount a defense against.
Review the options: Red blood cells, Cytokines, Antibodies, and Antigens. Consider which of these are typically used in vaccines.
Recall that antigens are molecules or molecular structures, often parts of pathogens, that are recognized by the immune system and provoke an immune response.
Conclude that vaccines commonly contain antigens to evoke an immune response, rather than red blood cells, cytokines, or antibodies.
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