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What does “Innate vs acquired immunity” actually mean in Human Health & Disease, and why does it matter for NEET?
innate immunity is the non-specific defence we're born with; acquired immunity is specific and develops after exposure.
I keep getting “Innate vs acquired immunity” questions wrong in Human Health & Disease. What's the trap?
thinking all immunity is present from birth.
What does “Active vs passive immunity” actually mean in Human Health & Disease, and why does it matter for NEET?
active immunity is when the body makes its own antibodies; passive immunity is receiving ready-made ones.
I keep getting “Active vs passive immunity” questions wrong in Human Health & Disease. What's the trap?
calling a vaccine passive immunity.
What does “Antibodies” actually mean in Human Health & Disease, and why does it matter for NEET?
protein molecules made by B-lymphocytes that bind and neutralise specific antigens.
I keep getting “Antibodies” questions wrong in Human Health & Disease. What's the trap?
thinking antibodies and antigens are the same thing.
What does “Antibiotics” actually mean in Human Health & Disease, and why does it matter for NEET?
medicines that kill or stop bacteria — they do not work against viruses.
I keep getting “Antibiotics” questions wrong in Human Health & Disease. What's the trap?
taking antibiotics for a viral cold or flu.
What is the difference between innate immunity and acquired immunity?
Innate immunity is fast and non-specific (skin, phagocytes); acquired immunity is slower, specific, and has memory (antibodies).
What is the difference between active immunity and passive immunity?
Active immunity is made by your own body (vaccine, infection) and lasts long; passive immunity is borrowed antibodies (mother's milk, antivenom) and is short-lived.