The Modified, Harmless Version of the Tetanus Toxin That Is

question 73

Multiple Choice

The modified, harmless version of the tetanus toxin that is used to immunize infants is called a _______.

• A)toxin
• B)poison
• C)toxoid
• D)toxico
• E)toxon

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Definitions:

Capillary Permeability

The ability of substances to pass through the capillary walls into the tissues, involved in nutrient and gas exchange.

Clones

Clones are organisms, cells, or molecules that are genetically identical to their parent or original entity.

Specific Antigen

A unique molecule or part of a molecule that triggers an immune response, being recognized by specific antibodies.

Immunoglobulin

Any of a class of proteins present in the serum and cells of the immune system, which function as antibodies.