Immune system Flashcard
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the function of vaccines in the immune system?
Back
Vaccines introduce weakened or inactive pathogens to trigger the immune system to produce antibodies.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are antibodies?
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Antibodies are proteins that bind to specific antigens and mark them for destruction by other immune cells.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is herd immunity?
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Herd immunity is the protection of a population from a disease when a high percentage of the community is immune, either through vaccination or previous infections.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do vaccines help in preventing infections?
Back
Vaccines stimulate the immune system to recognize and fight pathogens without causing the disease.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role do antigens play in the immune response?
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Antigens are substances that trigger an immune response, leading to the production of antibodies.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between active and passive immunity?
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Active immunity is developed through exposure to pathogens or vaccination, while passive immunity is acquired through antibodies from another source, such as maternal antibodies.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do memory cells contribute to immunity?
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Memory cells are long-lived immune cells that remember past infections and enable a faster response upon re-exposure to the same pathogen.
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