Immunity

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What is the body's first line of defense against pathogens?

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Barriers such as skin and mucous membranes.

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What type of immunity occurs when a person's own immune system produces antibodies in response to a pathogen?

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Natural Active Immunity.

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What do monoclonal antibodies in pregnancy test kits bind with?

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A hormone (specifically, human chorionic gonadotropin or hCG).

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How are monoclonal antibodies produced?

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From a clone of a single cell.

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What is the type of immunity where antibodies are given to a person rather than produced by their own body?

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Artificial Passive Immunity.

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What is the role of the inflammatory response in immunity?

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It helps to isolate and eliminate pathogens and initiate healing.

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What is the difference between active and passive immunity?

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Active immunity involves the body producing its own antibodies, while passive immunity involves receiving antibodies from another source.

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What is an example of Natural Passive Immunity?

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Antibodies passed from mother to child through breast milk.

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What is the function of T cells in the immune system?

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They help to identify and destroy infected cells.

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What is the role of B cells in the immune response?

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They produce antibodies that target specific pathogens.