Innate vs. Adaptive Immune Response

Question 1

Innate immune response properties

Answer 1

Not specific, no memory, quick to respond

Question 2

Adaptive/acquired immunity properties

Answer 2

Specific, has memory, slow to respond at first but will be faster in subsequent infections

Question 3

Naturally acquired active immunity example

Answer 3

Active infection in the host

Question 4

Naturally acquired passive immunity example

Answer 4

Maternal transfer of IgG antibodies to the fetus in utero or during nursing

Question 5

Artificially acquired active immunity example

Answer 5

Vaccines (MMR, chickenpox)

Question 6

Artificially acquired passive immunity example

Answer 6

Tetanus, Rho-Gam, ATGAM, thymoglobulin, polyclonal antibodies

Question 7

Artificially acquired active immunity definition

Answer 7

Intentional administration of immunogens to develop an immune response

Question 8

Artificially acquired passive immunity definition

Answer 8

Transfer of immunoglobulins from another host by intention and administration to prevent/treat disease