T6 types of immunity Flashcards
1
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Describe active immunity
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acquired when a pathogen enters the body triggering a specific immune response
2
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Describe passive immunity
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Where antibodies are gained fromanother source not from infection and an immune response.
3
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Describe the difference between natural and artificial immunity
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Natural comes from exposure to pathogens (Active) or receiving through breast milk (Passive) whereas artificial comes from vaccination (A) or transfusion (P)
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