Microbiology Chapter17

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Innate resistance

an individual's genetically predetermined resistance to certain diseases
an individual's genetically predetermined resistance to certain diseases

innate resistance
Individual resistance is affected by

gender, age, nutritional status socioeconomic status and general health
Immunity

The ability of the body to counteract foreign organisms or substances called antigens
The ability of the body to counteract foreign organisms or substances called

antigens
Immunity results from the production of:

Antibodies and specialized lymphocytes
Antibodies and specialized lymphocytes produce

Immunity
Acquired immunity is

A specific resistance to infection developed during the life of an individual
A specific resistance to infection developed during the life of an individual is

Acquired Immunity
A person may develop or acquire immunity after

birth
Naturally acquired active immunity is immunity that results from

infections, may be long lasting
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
Artificially acquired active immunity results from

vaccinations, can be long lasting