Examine the body’s immune mechanisms.
Step 1: Respond to the following:
When the human body is invaded by foreign microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses, it produces an immune response. Choose one example of a bacterium or virus to discuss.
• What actions does the body produce in its immune response to invasion by the particular bacterium or virus you selected? Explain your answer.
• Would active or passive immunity be more effective against this bacterium or virus? Why?