7.2.2 - Acquired Immunity
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Define acquired immunity.
💡 Hint: Think about how our body learns to fight infections.
What are antibodies?
💡 Hint: Consider the body's weapons against infections.
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What is the function of B-lymphocytes?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during an infection.
Passive immunity is acquired through which of the following?
💡 Hint: Consider how antibodies can be transferred.
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Explain how both active and passive immunity can be beneficial during a pandemic.
💡 Hint: Consider immediate versus long-term solutions in a health crisis.
Describe an experiment to test the memory aspect of acquired immunity in mammals.
💡 Hint: Think about how we assess learning in animals.
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