Immunity Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Natural active
A
Production of antibodies after exposure to the antigen
2
Q
Artificial active
A
Antigens injected through vaccine to produce antibodies
3
Q
Natural passive
A
Passing of antigen from mother to baby
4
Q
Artificial passive
A
Antibody inections
5
Q
Active immunity characteristics
A
-produces antibodies
-provides long term immunity due to formation of memory cells
-takes time to develop
6
Q
Passive immunity characteristics
A
-antibodies given through external sources
- short term immunity as antibodies broken down
-instant response
