Acquired Immunity Flashcards
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Antigens
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Protein molecules that occur as markers on the surface of all body cells, viruses, bacteria, Protozoa and fungi.
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Lymphocytes
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Occur in the lymph glands , spleen and blood.
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Phagocytes
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Large while blood cells that change shape , are produced in red bone marrow and engulf pathogens by the process of phagocytosis
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Antibodies
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Y-shaped protein used by the immune system to identify and neutralise foreign pathogens (antigen) .
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Agglutinate
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with reference to bacteria or red blood cells) clump together.
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Naturally acquired immunity
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Obtained a without immunisation
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Artificially acquired immunity
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Only develops through deliberate actions such as immunisation.
