Acquired Adaptive Immunity Ch.14
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Created by:
shoshin2 Plus on March 26, 2012
Subjects:
immunity, lymphatic system, anatomy
Description:
immunity, lymphatic system, anatomy
Classes:
A&P for Healthcare Professionals
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8 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Active Immunity | a person is exposed naturally or artificially to an antigen and their own immune system provides immunity |
| Passive Immunity | another person or animal develops immunity and the immunity is transferred to a nonimmune person |
| Active Natural Immunity | natural exposure to an antigen/virus; immune system responds; 1st exposure causes symptoms because person is not immune |
| Active Artificial Immunity | antigens are deliberately introduced in a vaccine to stimulate immune system; preferred method for acquired adaptive immunity |
| Passive Natural Immunity | antibodies from the mother are transferred to her child thru placenta (IgG) or milk (IgA) providing baby with protection for a few months |
| Passive Artificial Immunity | the transfer of antibodies thru an antiserum from an animal/ person into a human requiring immunity; used for rabies/ snake venoms |
| Vaccination | a vaccine containing an antigen stimulating immunity w/no symptoms; method used for active artificial immunity |
| Antiserum | antibodies that provide passive artificial immunity |
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