Match the key immunization terms to their meanings
a. Natural immunity
b. Acquired immunity
c. Active immunity
d. Passive immunity
e. Herd immunity
1. A state in which immune bodies are actively formed against specific antigens, either naturally by having had the disease or artificially
2. A majority of the population is vaccinated, and the spread of certain diseases is stopped
3. Innate immunity or resistance to infection or toxicity
4. Immunity from exposure to the invading agent, which is a bacteria, virus, or toxin
5. Temporary immunity from the mother to the fetus via the placenta
1. ANS: C
2. ANS: E
3. ANS: A
4. ANS: B
5. ANS: D
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