Immunity: Active vs Passive, Natural vs Aquired Flashcards
1
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Active
A
ACTIVELY make Antibodies (Ab) - makes own
2
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Passive
A
GIVEN antibodies - receives from outside
3
Q
Natural Active
A
Exposed to the disease = body reacts
Ex: measles, chicken pox – trigger antibody production
4
Q
Artificial Active
A
Injection of attenuated organism
Ex: Tetanus Toxoid = inactivated portion triggers immune system to make antibodies
ALL VACCINES
5
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Natural Passive
A
Given antibodies from mom:
In utero = IgG (“Gee, thanks mom)
Breastfeeding = IgA
6
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Artificial Passive
A
Injection of preformed antibodies
Ex; Tetanus ANTItoxin = premade antibody attacks circulating toxins, not bound toxins
—cannot cross the BBB
Hep A
