A toxoid stimulates antibodies against a toxin-producing bacteria like the tetanus organism. True False

Answer

True

A toxoid is an inactivated toxin that has lost its toxic properties but retains the ability to stimulate an immune response. When introduced into the body, it helps the immune system recognize and produce antibodies against the toxin produced by pathogenic bacteria, such as the bacterium that causes tetanus (Clostridium tetani). The immune response generated by the toxoid prepares the body to fight off infections by the live bacteria in the future. Thus, vaccination with a toxoid effectively protects against the harmful effects of the toxin without causing disease. This principle is widely used in vaccination programs to prevent diseases like tetanus.