Active Immunity

question 32

Multiple Choice

Active immunity

• A)occurs when antibodies are given.
• B)occurs as a result of exposure to antigens.
• C)means that antibodies are not made by the recipient.
• D)occurs against an individual's own tissue.

---

Definitions:

Pleuritis

Inflammation of the pleura, the thin tissue layers that line the chest cavity and cover the lungs.

Thoracentesis

A medical procedure used to drain fluid or air from the pleural space around the lungs.

Fluid

A substance that has no fixed shape and yields easily to external pressure; can be a gas or a liquid.

Pleura

The thin membrane that envelops the lungs and lines the inner surface of the chest wall, performing a crucial role in respiratory movement and protection.