Understanding Blood and Immune Terms

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What is active immunity?

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Immunity developed from an individual's own immune system, typically through exposure to pathogens or vaccination.

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What is the function of phagocytes in the immune system?

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Phagocytes, such as neutrophils and macrophages, engulf and destroy bacteria and other pathogens.

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What color is associated with the prefix 'leuk/o'?

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White.

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What does the prefix 'auto-' mean?

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Self.

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What does the suffix '-cyte' refer to?

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Cell.

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What is passive immunity?

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Immunity acquired through the transfer of antibodies from another individual, such as from mother to child.

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What is the role of antibodies in the immune response?

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Antibodies bind to specific antigens to neutralize pathogens or mark them for destruction.

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What is the difference between innate and adaptive immunity?

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Innate immunity is the body's first line of defense, providing immediate but non-specific protection, while adaptive immunity develops over time and provides specific responses to pathogens.

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What are neutrophils?

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A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune response and primarily functions as a phagocyte.

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What is the function of macrophages?

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Macrophages are large phagocytic cells that engulf and digest cellular debris and pathogens.