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Define natural passive and artificial passive immunity. Explain the difference between the two. 

_______________ is defined as cell and tissue death. 

List and describe the 4 stages of the inflammatory response. Is this part of the first, second, or third line of defense. 

True or False: Endotoxins are released by gram positive bacteria. 

Thoroughly explain why the secondary response to a specific antigen is faster and stronger than the primary response to the same antigen. 

True or False: Adhesion factors allow some pathogens to avoid phagocytosis. 

Define incidence. On February 17th, the number of new cases of COVID-19 reported in Indiana was 2,148.  The total population of Indiana is 6,745,350.  Calculate the incidence of COVID-19 in Indiana.  Show your work.

Define incidence. On March 17th, the number of new COVID-19 cases reported in Indiana was 966. The total population of Indiana is 6,745,350.  Calculate the incidence of COVID-19 in Indiana.  Show your work. 

True or False: Vasodilation occurs during the inflammatory response. 

True or False: Products of infectious agents can trigger a fever.