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What were the breakthroughs that allowed us to prevent spreading bacterial diseases?

Herd immunity fails if at least what percentage of a population is unvaccinated?

Which cells are the “first responders” during an inflammation?

Which cell type is responsible for the humoral immune response?

Examine the organism in the included image. This organism is a ________, that belongs to kingdom ____________

Which cell type is responsible for the cell-mediated immune response?

A student is vaccinated for measles. What type of adaptive immunity is stimulated as a result?

In your own words, explain how viruses and bacteria are similar and different. In your answer, include their structure, how they reproduce, and how they cause disease. Then explain why antibiotics can treat bacterial infections but do not work on viruses. Be sure to include specific examples from our lecture (such as a bacterial disease and a viral disease) to support your explanation.

Match the virus to their disease

The image included is the mechanism of viral infections. Choose the best answer that describes the steps in viral infections as illustrated in the included image. 1. virus enters cell by binding to cell’s receptors 2. virus releases genetic material in cell 3. cells make more viruses by following genetic instructions 4. new generated viruses are released