What medical term describes the process of introducing killed or attenuated pathogenic microorganisms into a healthy human to stimulate active antibody production?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. immunization
- Step 1: Vaccination/immunization introduces harmless antigens into the body to stimulate the adaptive immune system to produce memory cells and antibodies. Answer: immunization (vaccination). Why not the others: Chemotherapy uses antimicrobial chemicals to treat diseases; sterilization kills all microbes on equipment; pasteurization heat-treats foods to kill pathogens.
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