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Differentiate between Interferons and antibodies.

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### Step-by-Step Text Solution 1. **Definition of Interferons**: - Interferons are defensive antiviral proteinaceous molecules produced by virus-infected cells. They play a crucial role in the immune response against viral infections. 2. **Function of Interferons**: - The primary function of interferons is to block the multiplication of viruses. When a cell is infected by a virus, it secretes interferons to alert neighboring cells, prompting them to activate their antiviral defenses. ...
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MODERN PUBLICATION-HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASES-REVISION EXERCISES (III. SHORT ANSWER TYPE - I QUESTIONS) (A. QUESTIONS FROM STATE BOARD EXAMINATIONS)
  1. Define antigen and antibody.

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  2. distinguish between B cells and T cells

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  3. Differentiate between Interferons and antibodies.

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  4. Following are the differences between innate immunity and acquired imm...

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  5. Name the intermediate and the final hosts of malarial parasite.

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  6. Draw a well-labelled diagram of an antibody molecule.

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  7. What is the source of L.S.D. ? What harm does it cause?

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  8. Differentiate between benign and malignant tumours.

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  9. Explain the effect of alcohol on the liver.

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  10. List any three preventive measures of AIDS disease.

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  11. Differentiate between B-cells and T-cells of the immune system. How do...

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  12. What are interferons? Name one disease controlled by them.

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  13. What is incubation period?

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  14. Write five danger signals of cancer.

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  15. What is meant by auto-immune diseases? Give two example.

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  16. What is auto-immune disease? Give one example.

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  17. Differentiate between acquired and innate immunity.

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  18. What is drug abuse? Give an example of a tranquillizer.

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  19. Give the full name of HIV. What is AIDS?

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  20. What is vaccine? How does it develop immunity in a person?

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