Question

1. 8. immunity developed by one’s body to protect one from disease is called?

a. vaccine

b. vaccination

c. active immunity

d. passive immunity

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: A vaccine is a substance used to induce immunity, not the immunity itself.
• Option b: Vaccination is the process of administering a vaccine, not the immunity developed.
• Option c: Active immunity is immunity developed by one's own body (e.g., after an infection or vaccination), which matches the description.
• Option d: Passive immunity is acquired from an external source (e.g., antibodies from mother to child), not developed by one's own body.

Answer:

c. Active Immunity