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Question
Define the following.
Vaccines
Solution
Preparation of antigenic proteins of pathogens (weakened or killed) which on inoculation into a healthy person provides temporary/permanent immunity against a particular disease.
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Given below is a table of certain vaccines, the diseases against which they are used and the nature of vaccine. Fill up the gaps 1-10.
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Vaccine |
Disease(s) |
The Nature of Vaccine |
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TAB |
1. _______________ |
2. ___________________ |
|
Salk's vaccine |
3. _______________ |
4. ___________________ |
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BCG |
5. _______________ |
Living weakened germs |
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Vaccines for measles |
Measles |
6. ___________________ |
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Cowpox virus |
7. _______________ |
8. ___________________ |
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Toxoids |
9. _______________ |
Extracts of toxins |
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10. ______________ |
Secreted by bacteria |
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What is triple antigen? Mention the disease which can be prevented by using the antigen.
The disease that is eliminated totally by the vaccination process is ______.
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After vaccination, the body builds up ______.
Assertion: A person who has received a cut from a sharp object and is bleeding, needs to be given an anti-tetanus injection.
Reason: Anti-tetanus injection stimulates the production of antibodies for tetanus.
