adaptive immunity characteristics Flashcards
what is the adaptive immunity also referred as
acquired immune system
when is adaptive immunity gained
after birth
which line of defense is the adaptive immune system
3rd line of defense–
pathogen went through 1st and 2nd line of defense was unsuccessful of getting rid of pathogen– 3rd line defense gets activated
what does the adaptive immune system recognize
foreign or “non-self” substances
what lymphocytes
does the adaptive immune system produce and what do they do
clonal selection lymphocytes recognize and react to specific antigen and proliferate
what does clonal selection mean
antigens select certain lymphocytes (WBCs) which induces an immune response with an antibody
what cells is the adaptive immune system composed of and what does it do
composed of specialized cells that eliminate pathogens or prevent their growth
how is the adaptive immune system created
created in response to exposure to foreign substances
what type of protection does adaptive immunity give you
long term protection after first interaction with antigen
is the adaptive immune system slow
yes the adaptive immune system is slow but more specific in response
does the adaptive immune system have memory
yes
what are the 2 types of adaptive immunity
active or passive immunity
