Natural vs. Artificial/Active vs. Passive Immunity Flashcards
1
Q
Natural active immunity involves what?
A
Production of antibodies after infection
2
Q
Natural passive immunity occurs when?
A
When antibodies are produced in mother and are transferred at birth to infant
3
Q
Artificial active immunity occurs how?
A
When the antibody production is induced by immunizations
4
Q
Artificial passive immunity occurs how?
A
When antibodies are produced elsewhere (like in horses) and injected into or transferred to the patient
5
Q
Natural active and artificial active immunity is what compared to natural passive and artificial passive immunity?
A
Longer lasting
