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How do vaccinations prepare the body's immune system to fight invasions of a specific pathogen? a by directing the immune system to produce more white and red blood cells, which will fight the specific pathogen b by directing the immune system to produce more of all pathogens c by directing the immune system to produce antibodies to fight all pathogens d by directing the immune system to produce antibodies to fight that specific pathogen
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Vaccinations prepare the body's immune system to fight invasions of a specific pathogen **d by directing the immune system to produce antibodies to fight that specific pathogen**.
When a vaccine is administered, it typically contains a harmless part of the pathogen (like a protein or inactivated virus) or a weakened form of the pathogen. This exposure stimulates the immune system to recognize the pathogen and produces specific antibodies against it. This prepares the immune system for future encounters with the actual pathogen, enabling a quicker and more effective response.
When a vaccine is administered, it typically contains a harmless part of the pathogen (like a protein or inactivated virus) or a weakened form of the pathogen. This exposure stimulates the immune system to recognize the pathogen and produces specific antibodies against it. This prepares the immune system for future encounters with the actual pathogen, enabling a quicker and more effective response.