immune system Flashcards
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what is active immunity
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when an antigen enters the body triggering a specific immune response
2
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how can active immunity be acquired
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naturally- exposure to microbes
artificially- through vaccinations
3
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how is long term immunity acquired
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The body produces memory cells, along with plasma cells, in both types of active immunity giving the person long-term immunity
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