Types of immunity Active (Antibodies made by the human immune system, long term acting due to memory cells) Passive (Given-Antibodies, short term acting) Natural - Response to disease - - Acquired antibodies Rejecting transplant (via placenta, breast milk) Artificial (immunization) - Vaccination (Injection - Injection of antibodies of the antigen in a from an artificial source, weakened form) e.g. anti-venom against snake bite Differences - Antibody in response to - Antibodies provided - antigen - Production of No memory cells - Short memory cells - Long lasting lasting
Types of immunity Active (Antibodies made by the human immune system, long term acting due to memory cells) Passive (Given-Antibodies, short term acting) Natural - Response to disease - Rejecting transplant - Acquired antibodies (via placenta, breast milk) Artificial (immunization) - Vaccination (Injection of the antigen in a weakened form) - Injection of antibodies from an artificial source, e.g. anti-venom against snake bite Differences - Antibody in response to antigen - Production of memory cells - Long lasting - Antibodies provided - No memory cells - Short lasting