3 Questions
Which type of immunity is pathogen specific?
Acquired immunity
Which response is produced by the body upon the first encounter with a pathogen?
Primary response
What is the term used to describe the intensified response upon subsequent encounters with the same pathogen?
Anamnestic response
Study Notes
Immunity Types
- Adaptive immunity is pathogen specific.
Response to Pathogen
- Upon the first encounter with a pathogen, the body produces a primary response.
Subsequent Encounters
- The intensified response upon subsequent encounters with the same pathogen is termed an anamnestic response.
Test your knowledge on acquired immunity and its characteristics, including the primary and secondary response. Explore how our body develops memory to fight off specific pathogens.
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