Immunity Flashcards
1
Q
What is the need for an immune system?
A
Protection against infections
2
Q
What are the 2 major types of immunity
A
Innate
Acquired (adaptive)
3
Q
What is innate immunity?
A
Known as the first line of defence
The defence from birth natural immunity
4
Q
What is acquired immunity?
A
Develops during life
5
Q
Who was the most successful of immunological principles ?
A
Edward Jenner
6
Q
What are 2 roles of the immune system?
A
Identify foreign body
Remove foreign invader
7
Q
What are 3 types of antigens?
A
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Lipids
