Adaptive Immunity Quiz

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What is responsible for the increased strength of allergic reactions upon subsequent exposures to an allergen?

  • Cellular evolution (correct)
  • Immune system fatigue
  • Increased allergen concentration
  • Environmental pollution

What is a mechanism of evolution that accounts for adaptation?

  • Genetic drift
  • Mutation
  • Gene flow
  • Natural selection (correct)

What happens to B cells upon subsequent exposures to an allergen?

  • Become less effective
  • Produce better and more antibodies (correct)
  • Stop functioning
  • Remain unchanged

What is the primary reason for the increasing number of people with allergies in America and other countries?

<p>Human activity altering the course of evolution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs within the immune system over time to produce a more robust antibody response?

<p>Adaptation and improvement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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