Barbie has severe allergies. She is told she needs to be updated on several of her immunizations. She wants to know about the different types of immunity, how they affect our bodies, and how we react to them, including immunizations
a.
? What are the three types of immunity and how are they incorporated into our immune system?
Students' answers should include the following:
a. Active immunity requires a person's own production of plasma and memory cells.
Naturally acquired active immunity, artificially acquired active immunity, and passive immunity
By direct infection by a specific organism, such as measles, then immunity to measles after the person has had measles (naturally acquired active)
Administration of a killed or weakened microorganism or toxoid (artificially acquired active), such as immunizations for tetanus or influenza, need to be readministered for immunity.
Ready-made antibodies are given to a person (passive) and provide short-lived protection; gamma globulin or immunoglobulin
Passive provides serum from more than one donor, so it contains a variety of specific antibodies (rubella, whooping cough, and hepatitis B).
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