Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-immunity conferred by getting the measles and subsequently being immune to ever getting the disease again
A)natural active immunity
B)T cell
C)antigen
D)artificial active immunity
E)macrophage
F)natural passive immunity
G)B cell
H)complement
I)artificial passive immunity
J)antibody

Question

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Natural active immunity is immunity that develops after a person is exposed to a pathogen and their immune system responds by producing antibodies and memory cells that provide long-term protection.

Answer: G
 B cells are part of the adaptive immune system and are responsible for producing antibodies in response to a specific antigen.

Answer: C
 An antigen is a molecule that can stimulate an immune response, such as a foreign substance like a virus or bacterium.

Answer: D
 Artificial active immunity is immunity that is induced following exposure to a vaccine, which contains antigens that stimulate an immune response and the production of memory cells.

Answer: E
 Macrophages are immune cells that engulf and destroy foreign substances and dead cells.

Answer: F
 Natural passive immunity is the temporary immunity that is passed from a mother to her infant through breast milk or placenta during pregnancy.

Answer: J
 Antibodies are proteins produced by B cells that can identify and neutralize specific antigens.

Answer: H
 Complement is a group of proteins that work together to enhance the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear pathogens from the body.

Answer: I
 Artificial passive immunity is the temporary immunity that is provided by administering preformed antibodies, such as those found in immune globulin or serum therapy.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description