BIOL 2051 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Mast Cell, Fetus, Basophil

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Immunity a: all cells involved in immunity originate from common stem cells in bone marrow. Immunity- ability of an organism to resist infection. b. i. b. ii. Immune system- protects against foreign calls and macromolecules c: antigen/immunogen- foreign cells or macromolecules that induce immune system, types of immunity e. i. Host produces antibodies and t cells in response to an infection. Active because own immune system makes own t cells and antibodies to fight off pathogens e. i. 3. Naturally acquired passive immunity e. i. 3. a. e. i. 3. b. e. i. 3. c. e. i. 3. d. e. i. 3. e. Occurs when antibodies are passed from one host to another. Antibodies pass through placenta from mother to fetus. These circulate in infants system for several months after birth. Passive because baby is not making his own cells e. ii. Host makes antibodies that can last for years. To reduce risks, vaccines contain inactivated pathogens or their products e. ii. 1. c. i. Toxoid chemically modified exotoxin retains antigenicity but loses toxicity e. ii. 1. c. i. 1.

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