Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

21. The Immune System

Introduction to Adaptive Immunity

Anatomy & Physiology

21. The Immune System

Introduction to Adaptive Immunity

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What type of immunity is conferred when a baby receives antibodies from her mother?

Innate immunity

Cell-mediated immunity

Active immunity

Passive immunity

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Understand the concept of immunity: Immunity is the body's ability to resist or eliminate potentially harmful foreign materials or abnormal cells.

Differentiate between active and passive immunity: Active immunity involves the production of antibodies by the immune system in response to the presence of an antigen, whereas passive immunity is the transfer of active humoral immunity in the form of ready-made antibodies.

Recognize the role of maternal antibodies: During pregnancy, a mother can pass antibodies to her baby through the placenta, and after birth, through breast milk. This provides the baby with immediate protection against certain infections.

Identify the type of immunity: Since the baby receives antibodies directly from the mother without having to produce them, this is an example of passive immunity.

Conclude with the definition: Passive immunity is the short-term immunity that results from the introduction of antibodies from another person or animal, in this case, from mother to baby.