Public Schools Require Proof That a Child Has Been Immunized

question 110

Multiple Choice

Public schools require proof that a child has been immunized against several diseases before enrolling. Why?

• A)People don't realize that becoming vaccinated entails no risk.
• B)It is a costly to fake signal that a child is healthy.
• C)It is an efficient way to publicize the need for immunizations.
• D)People do not adequately account for the external cost of not vaccinating their children.

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Definitions:

Classical Endocrine Signaling

A method of cellular signaling wherein hormones are released by glands into the bloodstream and transported to target organs or tissues to elicit specific physiological responses.

Insulin-like Growth Factor

A protein with high similarity to insulin; it plays an important role in childhood growth and continues to have anabolic effects in adults.

Second Messenger

A substance inside a cell that acts as a signal molecule in response to an external stimulus, transmitting the message initiated by the first messenger.

Neuroendocrine Signaling

Neuroendocrine cells produce neurohormones that are transported down axons and released into the interstitial fluid.