Acquired immunity

Question 1

Antigens

Answer 1

a protein or carbohydrate that causes an immune response when introduced into the body

Question 2

Lymphocytes

Answer 2

type of white blood cell that differentiates into either B-cells or T-cells.

Question 3

Phagocytes

Answer 3

type of cell within the body capable of engulfing and absorbing bacteria and other small cells and particles.

Question 4

Antibodies

Answer 4

protein called immunoglobin that has a reaction with a specific antigen and is part of the body’s defense mechanism against toxins and disease

Question 5

Agglutinate

Answer 5

clump together

Question 6

naturally acquired immunity

Answer 6

when the person is exposed to a live pathogen, develops the disease, and becomes immune as a result of the primary immune response.

Question 7

artificially acquired immunity

Answer 7

protection produced by intentional exposure of a person to antigens in a vaccine, so as to produce an active and lasting immune response