17 Applications of Immune Responses

Immunization

process of inducing immunity

• done through getting sick or getting a vaccine

• vaccines → greatest impact on human health than any medical procedures

  • not only treat people

  • also prevents people from getting sick

acquired

Immunity is [__] and can be:

• natural → through natural events (infections/diseases)

• artificial → through immunization (vaccination)

• active immunity → exposure to an antigen and body takes on active role of undergoing antibody production

• passive immunity → acquire pre-made antibodies (body does no work)

Natural, active immunity

Type of immunity wherein

Antibodies are produced following illness (infections/disease)

• pathogens enters body

• body produces antibodies

[__] is immunity that results from an immune response in an individual after exposure to an infectious agent

Artificial, active immunity

Type of immunity wherein

Antibodies are acquired through vaccination

• antigen injected into body

• body produces antibodies

[__] is immunity that results from an immune response to an individual after vaccination

Natural, passive immunity

Type of immunity wherein

Antibodies are transferred by

• pregnancy (IgG crosses placenta and infers protection to baby)

• breastfeeding (IgA and IgG in breast milk confer protection)

[__] results from antibodies from a woman are transferred to her developing fetus during pregnancy or to an infant during breastfeeding

Artificial, passive immunity