Vaccinations Flashcards
1
Q
what do the white blood cells do to the pathogen
A
they produce antibodies to attach to the antigens on the pathogen and destroy it
2
Q
what happens to the antibodies after the pathogen is destroyed?
A
they remain in your blood so if the virus comes back the white blood cells can destroy it easily and quickly
3
Q
what is ‘active’
A
the immune system making its own antibodies after being stimulated by a pathogen usually permanent
4
Q
what is ‘passive’
A
using antibodies made by another organism e.g mother to baby- temporary
5
Q
how do vaccinations work
A
a dead or weakened form of the pathogen is injected into your body that has antigens on it
