active vs passive immunity Flashcards
1
Q
what happens during active immunity-active acquired immunity
A
Antibodies or T cells are produced
after either a natural exposure to
an antigen or after immunization (e.g flu
shot; chickenpox)
- Is long lived
2
Q
what happens during Passive Immunity—Passive
Acquired Immunity
A
Preformed antibodies or T lymphocytes are transferred from a donor to a recipient
- Occurs naturally
or artificially - Is temporary or short lived