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What is the main difference between the non-specific and specific immune responses?
What is the main difference between the non-specific and specific immune responses?
What feature allows the specific immune response to provide long-term immunity?
What feature allows the specific immune response to provide long-term immunity?
Production of memory cells
The specific response involves the production of antibodies.
The specific response involves the production of antibodies.
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The non-specific immune response involves the production of antibodies.
The non-specific immune response involves the production of antibodies.
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The non-specific immune response involves __________ barriers and inflammation.
The non-specific immune response involves __________ barriers and inflammation.
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What is a common objective of both specific and non-specific immune responses?
What is a common objective of both specific and non-specific immune responses?
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In both immune responses, cells can become antigen presenting cells.
In both immune responses, cells can become antigen presenting cells.
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Study Notes
Immune System Overview
- The immune system comprises a specific (adaptive) response and a non-specific (innate) response to pathogens.
Non-Specific Immune Response
- Acts as the first line of defense and responds quickly to threats.
- Includes physical barriers such as skin and mucous membranes, as well as inflammatory responses.
- Does not involve the production of antibodies or memory cells.
- Cell-mediated and humoral types of responses are part of this mechanism.
Specific Immune Response
- Acts later than the non-specific response but is highly targeted and effective.
- Produces antibodies specific to pathogens, leading to long-term immunity through the formation of memory cells.
- Memory cells remain in the bloodstream to provide faster responses upon re-exposure to the same pathogen.
Comparisons Between Both Responses
- Both immune responses aim to destroy foreign cells and pathogens, working together to ensure effective protection.
- In both the specific and non-specific immune responses, some cells can function as antigen-presenting cells, which help trigger further immune activities.
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Explore the key differences between the specific and non-specific immune systems with these informative flashcards. Learn how each response functions, their roles in immune defense, and what distinguishes them in terms of immunity and memory cell production.
