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Which of the following is ability of body to resist harmful microorganisms?
a) immunity                        

b) susceptibility
c) illness                                                

d) mutation

a

Explanation:Immunity to a disease is achieved when there are antibodies to that disease in a person's system. There are two types of immunity: active and passive.



How many types of immunity are found in human body against disease causing microorganisms?
a) two                    

b) three                                 

c) four                   

d) five

b

Explanation:1. Innate immunity, 2. Adaptive immunity and passive immunity


Innate Immunity:


INNATE IMMUNITY. Innate, or nonspecific, immunity is the defense system with which you were born. It protects you against all antigens. Innate immunity involves barriers that keep harmful materials from entering your body. These barriers form the first line of defense in the immune response.


Innate immunity is also known as………
a) nonspecific immunity

b) learned immunity
c) passive immunity       

d) acquired immunity

a

Which of the following is the natural defense of the body against any intruder?
 a) learned immunity     

b) innate immunity
c) passive immunity      

d) acquired immunity

b