Immune System Flashcards

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Explain how a foetus is protected against the pathogens that infect its mother during pregnancy

A

Antibodies from mother are complementary
To pathogens/ antigens crossing the placenta
Giving passive immunity in foetus or stopping symptoms from forming in foetus

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Multiple vaccines

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Production of more memory cells
So higher concentration of antibodies in the blood
Or more rapid production of antibodies on further infection

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