Immunization with the Childhood DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus) Vaccine

question 12

Multiple Choice

Immunization with the childhood DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus) vaccine protects against subsequent exposure to tetanus by

• A) stopping isotype switching of B cells from IgM to IgA.
• B) preloading antigen-presenting cells.
• C) stimulating quick inflammation upon future exposure.
• D) producing life-spanning antitetanus IgE antibodies.
• E) generating tetanus-specific memory B cells.

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