10) Pathogens and immunity Flashcards
1
Q
what is a pathogen?
A
a disease causing organism
2
Q
what is a transmissible disease
A
A disease in which the pathogen can be passes from one host to another
3
Q
what is active immunity?
A
a defence against a pathogen by antibody production in the body
4
Q
what is passive immunity?
A
a short-term defence against a pathogen by antibodies acquired from another individual
