SC.912.L.14.52 (DOK 2)
When a pathogen enters your body, its antigens, substances on the outside of the pathogen, cause an immune
response
. In the case of a pathogen like Influenza (flu virus), the immune system creates antibodies which attach to
the antigens on the flu
virus and destroy it.
The creation of antibodies by the immune system to destroy pathogens is an example of what type of immune
response?
Innate Immunity
specific immunity
non-specific immunity
passive immunity