Adaptive immunity

Question 1

Adaptive Immunity is

Answer 1

A specific immune response that develops over time to fight off a specific pathogens involving activation of lymphocytes B and T cells.
- taking place primarily within the lymphatic organs and bloodstream, adaptive immunity generates long lasting memory cells that enable a faster and stronger response upon re-exposure to the same antigen.

Question 2

The 2 types of adaptive immunity are

Answer 2

Cell mediated- which is when cytotoxic T cells directly attack invading antigens. This is effective against intracellular pathogens, some cancer cells and foreign tissue transplants.

Question 3

The other type of Adaptive immunity is

Answer 3

Antibody Mediated- This process of immunity calls for B cells to transform into plasma cells making antibodies or immunoglobulins. This works against extracellualr pathogens in fluids outside of the cells.

Question 4

Both of these types work together,

Answer 4

And are both Aided by helper T cells