CBSE 2025 · Region 7 · Set 1 · Q20 · 2 marks
How does a human body respond when vaccine is introduced into it ? It is said that vaccinations are a must for a healthy society. Justify.Humans have innate immunity for protection against pathogens that may enter the gut along with food. What are the two barriers in our body that protect it from such pathogens?
How does a human body respond when vaccine is introduced into it ? It is said that vaccinations are a must for a healthy society. Justify.
Humans have innate immunity for protection against pathogens that may enter the gut along with food. What are the two barriers in our body that protect it from such pathogens?
Marking-scheme solution
• The human body produces antibodies against the vaccine which would
neutralise the pathogenic agents during actual infection, Vaccines also generate memory B and T cells.
• Vaccination will prevent occurrence of diseases by quickly recognising
the pathogen and producing antibodies hence making society disease free.
Mucus coating of the gastrointestinal tract/ Acid in the stomach /saliva in
mouth
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