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Natural resistance - Answer: nonspecific characteristics based on your own genetic makeup, such as
your race or gender that would make you resistant to certain diseases.
Passive Acquired Immunity - Answer: when the fetus receives its mothers antibiotics through her blood
or through her breast milk. This is only temporary.
Active Acquired Immunity - Answer: when your body has produced antibodies tailor made to fighting
that particular pathogen
Antibodies - Answer: Y-shaped clusters of proteins that the B cell produces based on the properties of
the antigen it has located.
Immunoglobulins (Ig) - Answer: another name for antibodies because of their globular shape.
How many classes of antibodies are there? - Answer: there are 5 classes there are this many to be able
to be effective against different pathogens.
Immunoglobulin A (IgA) - Answer: This is the most common antibody, and has two forms. It resides in
the respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary and reproductive tracts, protecting the body's mucous
membranes.
Immunoglobulin D (IgD) - Answer: Functions as an antigen receptor on B cells. IgD activates when a
person has an allergic reaction to insulin, milk or penicillin.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) - Answer: Binds to allergens and activates the release of histamines. IgE fights
parasitic diseases and is responsible for allergies, drug sensitivities and hypersensitivity
, Immunoglobulin G (IgG) - Answer: These primary antibodies have four forms, and provide immunity to
invading pathogens. These are also the only antibodies that can pass through the placenta.
Immunoglobulin M (IgM) - Answer: Present on the surface of B cells. Structurally the largest antibody,
it's the first immunoglobulin to attack pathogens while the body is generating IgG.
Hypersensitivity - Answer: an exaggerated response by the immune system to a particular substance
Inactivated Vaccines - Answer: are made from the viruses or bacteria that are no longer pathogenic.
They are no longer alive.
Live attenuated Vaccines - Answer: using live viruses or bacteria, they are weakened to not be serious.
They are more effective then inactivated vaccines and usually work with only one dose.
Contradiction - Answer: is a condition that the doctor believes will cause the patient to have a severely
adverse reaction to the vaccine. The possibility of serious illness or death would fall into this category.
Precaution - Answer: A condition that she believes may cause an adverse effect.
Hepatitis B (HepB) Vaccine - Answer: Minimum age: Birth
Doses: 3
Given: Birth
1 to 2 months
6 to 18 months
Prevents HBV infection which can damage the liver
Rotavirus Vaccine - Answer: Minimum age: 2 months
Doses: 2
Given: 2 months
4 months
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