Module 8 Homework Assignment

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Module 08 Homework Assignment

· Use the information presented in the module folder along with your readings from the textbook to answer the following questions. ; What are the different ; ; ; ; ;portals of entry for a pathogen to enter the body? ;

2. Define the following disease categories:

1. Endemic –

2. Sporadic –

3. Epidemic –

4. Pandemic –

3. Describe the difference between innate immunity and adaptive immunity. Which type of immunity is specific and typically longer lasting? Differentiate between ; ; ; ; ;active and passive types of immunity. Which type of immunity is long ; ; ; ; ;lasting and which is short lasting? Discuss the five (5) different classes of ; ; ; ; ;vaccines used in active immunity. Define and differentiate ; ; ; ; ;between hypersensitivity reactions and autoimmune disease. Gives an example of hypersensitivity ; ; ; ; ;reaction and an example of an autoimmune disease: ;