Week 6 Immunology

Question 1

a foreign substance that stimulates the formation of antibodies that react specifically with it

Answer 1

antigen

Question 2

glycoprotein substance developed by the body in response to, and interacting specifically with, an antigen

Answer 2

antibody (immunoglobulin)

Question 3

antibody immune response (3 steps)

Answer 3

-Body recognizes cells by their antigens
-Antigen recognition stimulates antibody production
-Antibodies then neutralize or destroy antigens on disease-causing organisms

Question 4

immunity due to physical characteristics that can be attributed to biological differences (like race or sex)

Answer 4

innate immunity (natural immunity)

Question 5

individual either forms antibodies to a pathogen or is given antibodies to a pathogen

Answer 5

acquired immunity (adaptive immunity)

Question 6

result of placental transfer of antibodies in the uterus or through the mother’s first breast milk (colostrum)

Answer 6

naturally acquired passive immunity

Question 7

result of developing a disease and recovering from it

Answer 7

naturally acquired active immunity

Question 8

result of receiving a vaccine

Answer 8

artificially acquired active immunity

Question 9

result of injection of antibodies (via immune serums)

Answer 9

artificially acquired passive immunity