active vs passive immunity Flashcards

1
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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
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2
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what happens during Passive Immunity—Passive
Acquired Immunity

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Preformed antibodies or T lymphocytes are transferred from a donor to a recipient

  • Occurs naturally
    or artificially
  • Is temporary or short lived
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