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Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology (Immunity)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The security against a particular disease or the state of being non-susceptible to pathogenic effects of disease-causing organisms. | Immunity |
| A genetic feature specific to race, sex, and the individual’s ability to respond. This form of immunity is also called genetic immunity. | Natural immunity |
| Indicates that the body has developed the ability to defend itself against a specific agent. Also called active or passive immunity | Acquired immunity |
| When a person is given antibodies to a disease rather than producing them | Acquired immunity is passive immunity |
| when protection occurs as a result of prior exposure to an infectious agent or its antigens | Acquired immunity is active immunity |
| Active acquired immunity can occurs | After having a disease |
| Passive acquired immunity occurs | After receiving immunization against a disease |
| Neonates receives antibodies produced by its mother’s immune system in utero | Maternal immunity |
| Causes the immune system to produce a specific antibody. These antibodies are formed by WBCs called B-cell lymphocytes. The body’s major defense against bacteria | Humoral immunity |
| Action by another group of WBCs, called T-cell lymphocytes. These lymphocytes provide the main protection against viruses, fungi, parasites, some bacteria, and neoplasms | Cell-mediated immunity |
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