chapter 6 Flashcards

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anti body

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binds to the antigen

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pathogen

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a germ cause disease for the body

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antigen

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substance that induces an immune response to the body

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Why do you have to get a new flu vaccine each year?

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to keep up with the adapting flu virus

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What is a macrophage & what does it do?

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an immune cell (white blood cell) keep the body clean of invaders.

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Usually if you have the chicken pox you won’t get it again. Why is this true? Be specific

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Your body all ready knows the Virus and an fight it off - Memory cell

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Describe at least two of the human body’s nonspecific immunity against foreign invaders.

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Homeostains

Pathogen

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Compare immunity that you would get from a vaccine to your own naturally acquired immunity. Give an example of each one.

Vaccine

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Gives off more of an effect then naturally

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Compare immunity that you would get from a vaccine to your own naturally acquired immunity. Give an example of each one.

Natural Immunity

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Gives us what we need

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