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What is the main difference between innate immunity and adaptive immunity?
What is the main difference between innate immunity and adaptive immunity?
- Innate immunity is specific to a particular pathogen, while adaptive immunity is not.
- Innate immunity is produced by the host against pathogens regardless of their type, while adaptive immunity is specific to a particular pathogen. (correct)
- Innate immunity is hereditary, while adaptive immunity is not.
- Innate immunity is obtained through artificial means, while adaptive immunity is naturally acquired.
How is naturally acquired adaptive immunity most commonly obtained?
How is naturally acquired adaptive immunity most commonly obtained?
- By receiving immune serum containing antibodies
- By having a disease (correct)
- Through receiving an antigen by injection
- By antibodies transferred to fetus across placenta
What activates lymphocytes of the immune system in the case of natural acquisition of adaptive immunity?
What activates lymphocytes of the immune system in the case of natural acquisition of adaptive immunity?
- Lymphocytes are activated by the antibodies released
- Lymphocytes are not involved in natural acquisition of adaptive immunity
- Lymphocytes are activated by antigens present in the immune serum
- Lymphocytes are activated by antigens present in the host's body (correct)
What is the key feature of active immunity?
What is the key feature of active immunity?
In what ways can immunity be naturally acquired according to the text?
In what ways can immunity be naturally acquired according to the text?
Which type of immunity is produced when a person is exposed to an infectious agent?
Which type of immunity is produced when a person is exposed to an infectious agent?
What is the role of hapten in the immune response?
What is the role of hapten in the immune response?
What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
Which type of immunity involves introducing ready-made antibodies into the body?
Which type of immunity involves introducing ready-made antibodies into the body?
What are antigens primarily found on?
What are antigens primarily found on?
What substance drains into lymphatic capillaries to form lymph?
What substance drains into lymphatic capillaries to form lymph?
What determines the exact chemical structure of each antigen?
What determines the exact chemical structure of each antigen?
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