2.1.1.2 - Acquired Immunity
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What is acquired immunity?
💡 Hint: Think about how immunity can change over time.
Give an example of passive immunity.
💡 Hint: Consider how babies receive protection before they can be vaccinated.
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What is the primary function of antibodies?
💡 Hint: Think about how antibodies act like sentinels in your body.
True or False: Active immunity can only be obtained through vaccinations.
💡 Hint: Consider how infections contribute to our immune memory.
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Discuss how the human body develops immunity after a vaccination and link this process to the concept of memory cells.
💡 Hint: Think about how vaccinations prepare your body for future encounters with a pathogen.
Evaluate the impact of passive immunity on newborns and the duration of its protection.
💡 Hint: Consider how this type of immunity is crucial for early life.
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