Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate Practice Exam

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Natural immunity occurs when a person's body does what after exposure to a disease?

Receives a vaccine
Produces antibodies after experiencing all symptoms of a disease
Undergoes genetic modification
Engages in preventative healthcare practices

The correct answer is: Produces antibodies after experiencing all symptoms of a disease

Natural immunity occurs when a person's body produces antibodies after being exposed to a pathogen, which typically happens when they experience the disease. This immune response develops as the body fights off the infection, allowing for a memory response that helps protect against future infections from the same pathogen. When a person is infected, their immune system recognizes the disease-causing organism and activates B cells to produce antibodies specific to the antigens presented by that organism. This process not only helps clear the current infection but also develops immunological memory, enabling the body to respond more swiftly and effectively if reinfected in the future. The other options do not describe the process of natural immunity accurately. Receiving a vaccine introduces a harmless component of a pathogen to stimulate an immune response without causing the disease—this is classified as artificial immunity. Genetic modification is unrelated to natural immunity as it pertains to altering DNA rather than immune response. Engaging in preventative healthcare practices is aimed at reducing risk of exposure but does not directly result in the production of antibodies related to a specific disease. Therefore, the correct answer reflects the body's natural mechanism to develop immunity after contracting an illness through direct exposure.