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Innate resistance
an individual's genetically predetermined resistance to certain diseases
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an individual's genetically predetermined resistance to certain diseases
innate resistance
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Individual resistance is affected by
gender, age, nutritional status socioeconomic status and general health
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Immunity
The ability of the body to counteract foreign organisms or substances called antigens
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The ability of the body to counteract foreign organisms or substances called
antigens
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Immunity results from the production of:
Antibodies and specialized lymphocytes
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Antibodies and specialized lymphocytes produce
Immunity
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Acquired immunity is
A specific resistance to infection developed during the life of an individual
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A specific resistance to infection developed during the life of an individual is
Acquired Immunity
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A person may develop or acquire immunity after
birth
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Naturally acquired active immunity is immunity that results from
infections, may be long lasting
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Naturally acquired passive immunity is when
antibodies transferred from a mother to a fetus or to a newborn in colostrum, can last up to a few months
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Artificially acquired active immunity results from
vaccinations, can be long lasting
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