Immunology Flashcards

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Antigen

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Any foreign substance that causes WBCs to produce antibodies.

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Antibody

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A special protein produced by WBCs to destroy specific pathogens.

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Inborn Immunity

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A person is born resistant to some kind of pathogen or disease.

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Acquired Immunity

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A person makes antibodies or receives antibodies.

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Passive Immunity

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The antibodies are received from an outside source.

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Active Immunity

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The person made the antibodies for a specific pathogen.