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CCMA CH 6

CCMA CH 6 REVIEW (Body Systems - Immune)

TermDefinition or Function
immune system - relies greatly on the lymphatic system to prevent bodily infections - when pathogen detected, lymphatic system begins activating body's defenses (ex. B and T cells)
antigen foreign substance within the body
antibody protein the body creates in response to specific antigens
immunoglobulins antibodies
B-cells type of lymphocyte that can recognize antigens and responds by turning into plasma cells to create antibodies against specific antigens
T-cells type of lymphocyte that can recognize antigens and attaches to them to attack the invading cells directly
monocytes engulf and destroy pathogens that have been coagulated with antibodies
creating immunity - the ability to resist pathogens (essential) - born with some immunity and the rest develops over time either through vaccination or through pathogen exposure
naturally acquired active immunity a person has an infectious disease and then develops antibodies against the pathogen that caused the disease - antibodies have a memory that prevents future infections by the same pathogen
artificially acquired active immunity the result of administering a vaccination; antibodies are activated by the vaccine and develop memory to recognize the pathogen in the future
naturally acquired passive immunity short-lasting immunity passed from mother to child through the placenta and breast milk
artificially acquired passive immunity short-lasting immunity created by giving an exposed person antibodies from a person who has previously had the disease
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