chapter 6 Flashcards
anti body
binds to the antigen
pathogen
a germ cause disease for the body
antigen
substance that induces an immune response to the body
Why do you have to get a new flu vaccine each year?
to keep up with the adapting flu virus
What is a macrophage & what does it do?
an immune cell (white blood cell) keep the body clean of invaders.
Usually if you have the chicken pox you won’t get it again. Why is this true? Be specific
Your body all ready knows the Virus and an fight it off - Memory cell
Describe at least two of the human body’s nonspecific immunity against foreign invaders.
Homeostains
Pathogen
Compare immunity that you would get from a vaccine to your own naturally acquired immunity. Give an example of each one.
Vaccine
Gives off more of an effect then naturally
Compare immunity that you would get from a vaccine to your own naturally acquired immunity. Give an example of each one.
Natural Immunity
Gives us what we need