10 Questions
Which type of immunity provides an immediate response to breach of a barrier?
Innate (non-specific) immunity
Which type of immunity is specific for each pathogen?
Adaptive (specific and acquired) immunity
Which type of immunity includes T-Cells that kill pathogen-infected cells and tell B cells to make antibodies?
Adaptive (specific and acquired) immunity
Which type of immunity includes B-Cells that make antibodies specific for the pathogen?
Humoral immunity
Which type of immunity includes T-Cells that are thymus dependent and consist of three main types: Cytotoxic T-Cells, Helper T-Cells, and Regulatory/Suppressor T-Cells?
Cell-mediated immunity
Which of the following best describes emerging infectious diseases?
Diseases caused by newly discovered infectious agents or newly identified variants of known pathogens
What is the main characteristic of re-emerging infectious diseases?
They were previously controlled but have once again become a significant health problem
Which of the following is an example of an emerging infectious disease?
COVID-19
What is the time frame for the increase in incidence of emerging infectious diseases?
Last two decades
What is the potential future trend for emerging infectious diseases?
Increasing incidence
Test your knowledge on the differences between innate (non-specific) and adaptive (specific and acquired) immunity. Learn about the immediate response of innate immunity and the delayed response of adaptive immunity. Find out how these two types of immunity differ in their ability to distinguish threats and provide access to the affected site.
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