Parasites & Immunity Flashcards
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What is a Parasite?
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• Grow, feed, and shelter in other living organisms, they must have a host to survive.
Example: Pediculosis Capitis (Lice), Scabies, Ticks, Worms (live in the bowel)
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What is Immunity?
A
The ability of the body to destroy and resist infection. Can be natural (Body) and acquired (Medication).
3
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What is Natural Immunity?
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Is partly inherited and partly a sign of good health.
4
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What is acquired Immunity?
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The body develops this after overcoming a disease, through inoculation(vaccine), or through exposure.
