Immunity (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is induced immunity?
What is induced immunity?
Ability to produce antibodies against specific antigens
In active immunity, who produces the antibodies?
In active immunity, who produces the antibodies?
The body itself
Why does active immunity provide long-term protection?
Why does active immunity provide long-term protection?
Memory cells survive in the body
Which is an example of natural active immunity?
Which is an example of natural active immunity?
Chicken pox infection
What does artificial active immunity involve?
What does artificial active immunity involve?
Small doses of non-reproductive antigens
What is another name for artificial active immunity?
What is another name for artificial active immunity?
Vaccination or immunisation
What is a vaccine?
What is a vaccine?
Non-disease dose stimulating antibodies
Which vaccine protects against tuberculosis?
Which vaccine protects against tuberculosis?
BCG injection
What happens in passive induced immunity?
What happens in passive induced immunity?
Antibodies pass from one organism to another
How long does passive immunity typically last?
How long does passive immunity typically last?
About 6 months
Why is passive immunity only short-term?
Why is passive immunity only short-term?
No memory cells are produced
How do babies receive natural passive immunity?
How do babies receive natural passive immunity?
Via placenta or breastfeeding