biochemical defences Flashcards
refer to the immune system’s ability to fight against specific types of bacteria, virus, or fungal infections
biochemical defenses
2 types of biochemical defenses
natural
acquired immunity
white blood cells, they normally kill any type of pathogens that may have entered our bodies
natural immunity
further classified immunity
acquired
actively acquired
artificially acquired
passively acquired immunity
involves some blood cells that have acquired the ability to recognize and destroy specific agents of infection
acquired immunity
develops when your body produces antibodies that will destroy antigens and the toxin they release
actively acquired immunity
the process of vaccination and immunization
artificially acquired immunity
a person is given an injection with antibodies that provides temporary immunity to infection
passively acquired immunity
agencies in charge of communicable diseases prevention and control
-world health organization WHO
-department of education DepEd
-united nations children’s fund UNICEF
-department of health DOH
-department of interior and local government DILG
-united states agency for international development USAID
-Philippine health insurance corporation PhilHealth
-department of agriculture-bureau of animal industry DA-BAI