Define: Autoimmunity.
(N/A) Autoimmunity is the system of immune responses of an organism against its own healthy cells and tissues.
Any disease that results from such an aberrant immune response is termed an "autoimmune disease".
Any disease that results from such an aberrant immune response is termed an "autoimmune disease".
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Match the type of immunity listed in Column-$I$ with the examples listed in Column-$II$. Choose the answer that gives the correct combination of alphabets of the two columns:
Column-$I$ (Types of immunity) Column-$II$ (Example) $A$. Natural active $p$. Immunity developed by heredity $B$. Artificial passive $q$. From mother to foetus through placenta $C$. Artificial active $r$. Injection of antiserum to travellers $D$. Natural passive $s$. Fighting infections naturally $t$. Induced by vaccination
| Column-$I$ (Types of immunity) | Column-$II$ (Example) |
|---|---|
| $A$. Natural active | $p$. Immunity developed by heredity |
| $B$. Artificial passive | $q$. From mother to foetus through placenta |
| $C$. Artificial active | $r$. Injection of antiserum to travellers |
| $D$. Natural passive | $s$. Fighting infections naturally |
| $t$. Induced by vaccination |
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View SolutionMatch the pairs:
Column $I$ (Type of Immunity) Column $II$ (Example) $i$. Natural acquired active $a$. $BCG$ Vaccine $ii$. Artificial acquired active $b$. Immunity against measles $iii$. Natural acquired passive $c$. Colostrum $iv$. Artificial acquired passive $d$. Injections against rabies
Select the correct option from the following:
| Column $I$ (Type of Immunity) | Column $II$ (Example) |
|---|---|
| $i$. Natural acquired active | $a$. $BCG$ Vaccine |
| $ii$. Artificial acquired active | $b$. Immunity against measles |
| $iii$. Natural acquired passive | $c$. Colostrum |
| $iv$. Artificial acquired passive | $d$. Injections against rabies |
Select the correct option from the following:
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