The Immunity of a Population That May Be Protective for Previously

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Multiple Choice

The immunity of a population that may be protective for previously unexposed or unvaccinated individuals is called:

• A)collective immunity
• B)artificially acquired passive immunity
• C)naturally acquired passive immunity
• D)herd immunity

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Definitions:

Environment

Encompasses all the external physical and social conditions and influences affecting the life and development of an organism or population.

Heredity

The biological process through which genetic characteristics are transmitted from one generation to the next.

Rubella

A contagious viral infection, also known as German measles, characterized by a rash and fever, and dangerous for pregnant women due to potential harm to the fetus.

Pregnancy

The state of carrying a developing fetus within the female body, typically lasting about 40 weeks from the last menstrual period to childbirth.