Definitions / Explanation : Pathogen & Immunity
 

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Infectious disease causing agents are called pathogens.

The ability of the body to fight against the disease causing agents is called immunity.

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The toxic substances produced by the foreign bodies are known as

’Pathogens' are also known as

provides passive immunity

  • [NEET 2019]

Assertion: Artificially acquired passive immunity results when antibodies or lymphocytes produced outside the host are introduced into a host.

Reason: A bone marrow transplant given to a patient with genetic immunodeficiency is an example of artificially acquired passive immunity.

  • [AIIMS 2017]

Given below are two statements :

Statement $I$ : Bone marrow is the main lymphoid organ where all blood cells including lymphocytes are produced.

Statement $II$ : Both bone marrow and thymus provide micro environments for the development and maturation of T-lymphocytes.

In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  • [NEET 2024]