Specific vs Nonspecific Immunity

Which of the following is found on the surface of pathogens causing an immune response

• Antibody

• Antigen-binding site

• Prostaglandin

• Antigen

A phagocyte or macrophage has what capability:

• Detect specific antigens

• Produce antibodies

• Engulf any materials considered 'non-self'

• Produce mucous

Adaptive immunity includes

• B memory cells, Antibodies, T cells

• Antibodies only

• Skin, Mucus, Cilia, Stomach acid

• Adaptives

After vaccination your body should have a ...

• lower antibody count

• higher antibody count

• the same antibody count

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which of the following is a characteristic of nonspecific immunity?

• A) It targets specific pathogens

• B) It includes physical barriers like skin

• C) It involves memory cells

• D) It produces antibodies

What is the primary function of specific immunity?

• A) To provide a general defense against pathogens

• B) To remember and target specific pathogens

• C) To create physical barriers

• D) To produce mucus

Which cell type is primarily involved in specific immunity?

• A) Neutrophils

• B) Macrophages

• C) T cells

• D) Epithelial cells

Which of the following is an example of a nonspecific immune response?

• A) Production of antibodies

• B) Activation of T cells

• C) Inflammation

• D) Memory cell formation

How does a vaccine contribute to specific immunity?

• A) By strengthening physical barriers

• B) By introducing antigens to stimulate antibody production

• C) By increasing mucus production

• D) By activating nonspecific immune responses

Which of the following is NOT a component of nonspecific immunity?

• A) Skin

• B) Mucus

• C) Antibodies

• D) Stomach acid