Immunity

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What are special proteins produced by the body to attack foreign invaders?

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Antibodies

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What type of immunity occurs when the body makes its own antibodies?

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Active immunity

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What is an example of active immunity?

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Vaccinations

Front

What are the first line defenses of the immune system?

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Skin, hair, mucus (all of the above)

Front

What is a disease-causing microorganism, such as a bacterium or virus?

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Pathogen

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What is the role of antibodies in the immune response?

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To identify and neutralize pathogens.

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What is passive immunity?

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Immunity gained through the transfer of antibodies from another source.

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How does vaccination provide immunity?

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By stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies against a specific pathogen.

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What is the difference between active and passive immunity?

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Active immunity is when the body produces its own antibodies; passive immunity is when antibodies are transferred from another source.

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What are antigens?

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Substances that trigger an immune response.