Immunology Flashcards
Types of immunity
Natural (innate adaptive
Study of molecules ,cells, organ system
Responsible for recognition and disposal of foreign non self material
How body components respond - interact
Protect against treat I disease
Immunology
Gave us the ability to present diseases, development of vaccines
Immunology
The condition of being resistant to infection
Immunity
Recognition of foreign substances and subsequent production of antibodies to these substances
Immunity
Resist infection by means of normal present body functions:
Natural / innate
Naturally present at birth skin,cilia
Natural /innate or
Non specific/ non adaptive
Specificity for even individual pathogen, microbial agent.
Ability to remember prior exposure increase response upon repeated exposure
Acquired/ specific adaptive
2 types of acquired immunity
Active and Passive
Natural infection exposure
Natural active
Vaccination/
HBS at vaccine - attenuated vax weakens virus
Artificial passive
Body is involved in the production of antibodies
Active
Antibodies not produced by the body
It is coming from external sources
Passive
Maternal antibodies , to baby breast feeding mother
Natural passive
Vaccine contains ANTIBODIES, preventive measures anti-rabies
Artificial passive
