Question

Which of the following components of the immune system is the target for vaccinations?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option D. the adaptive immune system.

Explanation:

The adaptive immune system is the immune system that takes place after the first exposure to a specific antigen either from vaccination or a pathogen. Adaptive responses are of two types: the cell-mediated and humoral immune response, the cell-mediated immune response occurs with the help of T cells, and where is humoral immune response is B cells and antibodies.

Vaccination targets the adaptive immune system as they produce antibodies against the pathogen provided by vaccination.

Thus, the correct answer is option D. the adaptive immune system.