10 Questions
What is the primary characteristic of innate immunity?
Non-specific and rapid response
What is the key difference between innate and adaptive immunity?
Innate immunity is non-specific and adaptive is specific
What is the primary function of cytokines in innate immunity?
To recognize danger signals
What is a key characteristic of adaptive immunity?
Dependent on clonal selection
Which of the following cells is involved in innate immunity?
Neutrophils
What is the difference in the timing of the innate and adaptive immune responses?
Innate response is fast, adaptive is slow
What is the role of antibodies in adaptive immunity?
They are highly specific to foreign proteins
What is the consequence of defects in either the innate or adaptive immune system?
All of the above
What is the primary function of natural killer cells in innate immunity?
To recognize and destroy infected cells
What is the key advantage of the synergy between the adaptive and innate immune systems?
Rapid and efficient immune response
This quiz covers the fundamentals of the immune system, including its functions, immune responses, and antibodies. Learn about the role of immunoglobulins, B cells, and more.
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