Immune System

Cards (5)

  • Innate Defense System
    This system is the FIRSDT LINE OF DEFENSE against infections
  • Adaptive System
    The 2ND LINE OF DEFENSE against infection, includes antibodies
  • Passive immunity
    This is when the body is EXPOSED TO ANTIBODIES that have been made by another individual, such as when mother passes antibodies to her child through breast milk
  • Active immunity
    This is when the body PRODUCES ITS OWN ANTIBODIES in response to an infection.
  • Active immunity
    This is usually longer lasting than passive immunity