comparison of immunity types Flashcards

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differences in active and passive

memory cells

time before antibodies appear

how are antibodies produced

A

Active have memory cells

passive have no memory cells

passive immediately antibodies are produced

active antibodies take 1-2 weeks to form

active antibodies are produced by body

passive not produced by body

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Active natural immunity example

A

exposure to pathogen

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active artificial immunity example

A

vaccination

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passive natural

A

Antibodies received from other organisms e.g via placenta and colostrum / breast milk

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passive artificial example

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Antibodies artificially produced and injected into organisms

(e.g monoclonal antibodies used in blood transfusion

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