NEURO IMMUNOLOGY Flashcards
What is active immunisation
resistance developed in response to stimulus by an antigen and the antibodies made by the host
what is passive immunisation
immunity obtained by antibodies from another host
which type of immunity develops memory
active immunity
which antibody is found in the breast milk and how does it provide protection
IgA lines the GI tract but isn’t absorbed
which antibody can cross the placenta and how does it provide protection
IgG temporary for 6 months
which is the first antibody and has the longest half life
IgM
why are most immunodeficiencies not noticed till after 6 months
IgG provides temporary immunity and protection
what is pooled IgG and what type of immunity is it
total igg pooled from donors and its passive
what are antitoxins and what type of immunity is it
antibodies which act against a toxin e.g. for tetnus and is passive
what is type of immunity is obtained by giving antibodies
passive
whats the advantage of passive immunity
immediate effect
what are the disadvantages of passive immunity
short duration
may cause allergic reaction
what is convalescent plasma and what type of immunity is it
plasma from recovering people which has the pathogen specific antibodies and is passive
what is a vaccination and what type of immunity is it
a method of giving antigens to stimulate the immune response and is artificial active immunity
what is an adjuvant
a substance which enhances the bodys immune response to an antigen