Host Response

Question 1

four main characteristics of the immune system

Answer 1

1. specificity
2. self recognition tolerance
3. memory
4. diversity

Question 2

two types of immunity

Answer 2

1. innate

2. adaptive

Question 3

break down in immunity can lead to what three main things…

Answer 3

1. immunodeficiency
2. hypersensitivity
3. autoimmune diseases.

Question 4

difference between innate immunity and adaptive immunity in terms of
SPECIFICITY

Answer 4

innate - rapid response to microbes

adaptive - microbial and non-microbial antigens

Question 5

difference between innate immunity and adaptive immunity in terms of
DIVERSITY

Answer 5

INNATE - limited

ADAPTIVE - large

Question 6

difference between innate immunity and adaptive immunity in terms of
MEMORY

Answer 6

innate - none

adaptive - yes

Question 7

difference between innate immunity and adaptive immunity in terms of
CELLULAR

Answer 7

innate - PMNS, Monocytes, NK cells

adaptive - lymphocytes (B+T)

Question 8

difference between innate immunity and adaptive immunity in terms of
HUMORAL

Answer 8

innate - complement

adaptive - antibodies / cytokines