1
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What is the pathogen mixed with?
A
An adjuvant.
2
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What is an adjuvant?
A
A chemical which increases the antigenic response, enhancing the immune system.
3
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What are the 4 types of vaccine?
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- Inactivated pathogen toxins
- Dead pathogens
- Parts of pathogens
- Weakened pathogens
4
Q
What is herd immunity?
A
When a critical portion of a community is immunized so an outbreak is prevented.
5
Q
Why are even those who are not immunised protected?
A
The spread of contagious disease is contained.
6
Q
What is the aim of public health immunisation programmes?
A
To establish herd immunity.
7
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When do problems in public health immunisation arise?
A
When widespread vaccination is not available due to malnutrition, poverty or refusal from parents.
Higher Human
flashcards
Decks in class (31)
# Cards
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Genes and Proteins23
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Human Genomics5
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Metabolic Pathways19
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Respiration: Glycolysis7
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Respiration: The Citric Acid Cycle8
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Respiration: Electron Transfer Chain10
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Energy Systems in Muscle Cells16
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PCR6
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Gamete Production and Fertilisation7
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Hormonal Control of Reproduction16
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The Biology of Controlling Fertility15
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Contraception8
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Antenatal and Postnatal Screening31
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Blood Vessels26
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The Structure of the Heart24
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Cardiovascular Disease15
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The Nervous System18
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The Brain14
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Memory19
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Nerve Cells and Neural Pathways18
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Endorphins and Recreational Drugs12
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Neural Pathways5
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The Immune System: Non Specific Responses10
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Immune Surveillance10
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T & B Lymphocytes17
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Immunological Memory4
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Immunisation7
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Antigens7
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Clinical Trials13
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HIV4
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Blood Types and Rhesus Antibody Testing8
