Being Immune from Mumps Because You Had Them as a Child

question 98

True/False

Being immune from mumps because you had them as a child is an example of artificial active immunity.

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine Antagonist

A type of drug that blocks the action of acetylcholine at its receptor sites in the nervous system, affecting various bodily functions.

Curare

Curare is a poison used primarily in South America, derived from plant extracts, and known for its muscle-paralyzing effects, historically employed on arrows or blow darts for hunting.

Sensitization

Learned behavior in which the response to a stimulus strengthens with repeated presentations.

Drug Use

The act of consuming substances for medical or recreational purposes, which can impact health and behavior.