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Yes! Vaccines for diseases such as flu, cholera, Bubonic Plague and hepatitis A contain dead microorganisms. They are killed by heat or chemical treatment. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaccine
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What is a dead form of a pathogen that causes the immune system to react?
A dead form of a pathogen that stimulates an immune response is known as an inactivated or killed vaccine. These vaccines contain pathogens that have been killed or inactivated so they cannot cause disease but are still able to elicit an immune response. This process helps the immune system recognize and remember the pathogen, providing protection against future infections. Examples include the polio vaccine and the hepatitis A vaccine.
What body's ability can destroy pathogens before they can cause disease?
The immune system can destroy pathogens before they can cause disease. It does this through mechanisms such as the production of antibodies, activation of immune cells like T cells and macrophages, and the release of cytokines to trigger an immune response against the pathogens.
Which is your body and rsquos ability to destroy pathogens that it has previously encountered before these pathogens can cause disease?
Immunity.
Is A disease is a preparation of dead or weakened pathogens that is introduced into the body to cause the immune response?
No, that description refers to a vaccine, not a disease. A disease is an abnormal condition of a living organism that disrupts normal bodily functions, often caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Vaccines, on the other hand, are designed to stimulate the immune system to recognize and fight specific pathogens without causing the disease itself.
How do your bodies defend us against the pathogens that cause diseases?
the immune system
What are the outcomes of an antigen-antibody reaction?
The outcomes of an antigen-antibody reaction include neutralization, where antibodies block the harmful effects of toxins or pathogens; agglutination, where antibodies cause pathogens or particles to clump together for easier removal; and opsonization, which enhances phagocytosis by marking pathogens for destruction by immune cells. Additionally, the formation of antigen-antibody complexes can activate the complement system, leading to the lysis of cells and further immune responses. Overall, these reactions play a crucial role in the immune system's ability to identify and eliminate foreign substances.
What is the name of a surface membrane molecule that causes an immune reaction?
Antigens are surface membrane molecules that cause an immune reaction.
How do viral infections in animals cause disease?
by a weakend immune system letting pathogens into the body.
How can pathogens cause disease in the human body?
Pathogens can cause disease in the human body by invading tissues, releasing toxins, and triggering an immune response that can damage healthy cells and tissues.
Why a student vaccinated against mumps can still be infected by the pathogens that cause other diseases?
The vaccine that is for mumps is not for any other pathogen. The vaccine is said to be specific. It can be said that the vaccine is like a pair of shoes that fits only you and not your father.
Are vaccines dead or weakened?
Vaccines can contain either dead (inactivated) or weakened (live attenuated) forms of pathogens. Inactivated vaccines use pathogens that have been killed, rendering them unable to cause disease, while live attenuated vaccines use weakened forms that can still replicate but do not typically cause illness in healthy individuals. Both types stimulate the immune system to recognize and fight off future infections. The choice of vaccine type depends on the disease and the desired immune response.
How is the bodys reaction to a vaccine similar to its reaction when it is attacked by a virus?
They are actually the same. Except that the vaccine isn't going to cause the disease. It is just going to prep the body for a time when it will be exposed to that virus or bacteria.
