Immune system READING Do Now

What is the role of antibodies in immunity?

• Promoting inflammation

• Destroying antigens

• Producing antigens

• Suppressing immune response

How does the immune system help the body respond faster to pathogens?

• By identifying and destroying pathogens

• By ignoring pathogens

• By avoiding pathogens

• By creating more pathogens

What is the main function of the immune system?

• Digesting food

• Regulating body temperature

• Defending the body against harmful invaders

• Producing hormones

The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against harmful ___

• parasites
• pathogens
• viruses
• bacteria

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

How do innate and adaptive immune responses differ in terms of protection and immunity?

• Innate immune responses are slower and less specific than adaptive immune responses.
• Adaptive immune responses provide immediate, non-specific defense, while innate immune responses are slower but highly specific.
• Innate immune responses and adaptive immune responses both provide immediate, non-specific defense.
• Innate immune responses provide immediate, non-specific defense, while adaptive immune responses are slower but highly specific.

Turn and Talk: Compare and contrast difference between adaptive and natural immunity?