Innate vs adaptive immune system
Innate: First line of defense from the body. Non-specific (generic), does not remember past infections, rapid response
Adaptive: Activates if innate can’t handle it, specific (targets pathogens with antibody tailored response) memory cells,
How do vaccines work?
They work to trigger a primary exposure to an antigen so specific B cells will produce antibodies and memory cells
Antigens vs antibody
Antibodies are specifically made by the body to fight off an antigen. Each antibody is unique to just that specific antigen.
Who is the universal blood type donor?
O
Who is the universal blood type recipient?
AB