Innate and Adaptive Immunity

This type of immunity can be called nonspecific and refers to the bodies defenses that are present since birth.

• resistance

• adaptive immunity

• acquired immunity

• innate immunity

This type of immunity is acquired during one's lifetime. It is induced by antigens that invade the body.

• innate immunity

• adaptive immunity

• nonspecific immunity

• normal microbiota

An organism that enters a life form and causes disease or sickness is a/an:

• macrophage
• pathogen
• vaccine
• flu

Which of the following is NOT part of the first line of defense?

• skin
• B cells
• sweat
• lysozyme

Which type of immunity has memory?

• innate
• adaptive/acquired

Which line of defense includes the skin, sweat, mucous membranes, and normal microbiota?

• First
• Second
• Third

Which of the following things are true about the innate immune system? (Choose 2)

• non-specific

• takes a long time to work

• first line of defense

• can defeat all pathogens that enter your body

This system learns about different pathogens over time. It takes longer to respond and has specific responses for different types of pathogens

• innate immune system

• adaptive immune system

Which type of immunity has memory?

• innate
• adaptive/acquired

Since we have our immune system to protect us from disease, why do we still need a vaccine?

• Because some diseases are too severe for our immune system.
• Because adaptive immunity takes days to weeks to initiate a response and sometimes it is too late.
• Because some people are immune deficient or have weak immune systems.
• All of the above

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