Understanding Pathophysiology, 6e
Understanding Pathophysiology, 6e
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780323354097
Author: Sue E. Huether RN PhD, Kathryn L. McCance RN PhD
Publisher: Elsevier Science
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To define: The term acquired immunity.

Concept introduction: Immunity is the ability of an organism to protect against the diseases. The defense system also known as immune system consists of many biological structures and processes inside an organism. The two main types of immunity are acquired immunity and innate immunity.

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The acquired immunity, also referred as adaptive immunity is a subsystem of the overall immune system which consists of highly specialized, systemic cells and processes that eradicate pathogens or prevent their growth. It is the type of immunity that the body acquires when a pathogen invades our body and it is developed later in life, after the microbial infection in host. This type of immunity is provided by certain T-lymphocytes and antibodies which are specific to a particular microorganism. The two main types of acquired immunity are active immunity and passive immunity.

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