Describe the difference between natural and acquired immunity
What will be an ideal response?
1. Natural immunity—also called innate immunity; not specific at attacking a particular pathogen and requires no previous exposure to antigen; example is macrophage
2. Acquired immunity—response to a specific antigen/pathogen; passive acquired immunity occurs when a person receives protective substance produced by another human or animal such as antibodies traveling from mother to fetus; active acquired immunity develops following direct exposure to the pathogenic agent such as having the chickenpox or receiving a vaccination
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Malabsorption means ________ absorption.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is the correct guideline for using a pedometer?
A. If the pedometer has a lid, keep it open. B. Keep the pedometer in a horizontal plane as opposed to a vertical plane. C. To attach a pedometer, wear clothing with a loose-fitting waistband. E. Wear the pedometer on the waistband at the side of the body in line with the foot.
Incompatibility between a mother who lacks this blood protein and a fetus who has it can result in miscarriage or disease in a subsequent pregnancy
A) Rh factor B) Anemia determinant C) Hemolytic factor D) Hemoglobin
Hepat/o: __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word