APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Individuals rely on active immunity more so than passive immunity. Active immunity is created by our own immune system when we are exposed to a potential disease-causing agent (i.e., pathogen).

Detailed explanation-2: -Innate immune responses are not specific to a particular pathogen in the way that the adaptive immune responses are. They depend on a group of proteins and phagocytic cells that recognize conserved features of pathogens and become quickly activated to help destroy invaders.

Detailed explanation-3: -Immunity is the ability of the body to defend itself against specific invading agents such as bacteria, toxins, viruses and foreign tissues. Substances that are recognised as foreign and provoke an immune response are called antigens.

Detailed explanation-4: -Listen to pronunciation. (IH-myoo-noh-MOD-yoo-lay-ting AY-jent) A substance that stimulates or suppresses the immune system and may help the body fight cancer, infection, or other diseases.