The nurse stresses that when a person produces his own antibodies against a specific antigen, that process of immunity is ______________ ________________ immunity
ANS:
active acquired
When a person's immune system produces specific antibodies against an antigen, that process is an active acquired immunity.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. Retiree who volunteers twice a week at Habitat for Humanity b. Corporate accountant who travels frequently c. Parent with three teenagers d. Lawn care worker
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a. Antidiuretic hormone b. Aldosterone c. Erythropoietin d. Angiotensinogen