Aquired Immunity Flashcards
1
Q
Artificially acquired
A
When you deliberately inject pathogen/antigen/antibodies/toxins
2
Q
Passive immunity
A
When you receive antibodies made elsewhere.
Short term
3
Q
Active immunity
A
You have activated your third line of defence and produced antibodies and memory cells against the specific pathogen, OR you have been vaccines.
Long term
4
Q
Naturally acquired
A
The pathogen enters your body and infects you on its own. Antibodies are made or enter your body from elsewhere
