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True or False:  Toxoid vaccines are produced from inactivated bacterial exotoxins. 

Which of the following white blood cells are involved in the attack and destruction of small pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses?

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.