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Introduction to Adaptive Immunity quiz #3 Flashcards

Introduction to Adaptive Immunity quiz #3
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  • Which of the following types of immunity is achieved following administration of vaccines?
    Artificial active immunity is achieved following the administration of vaccines.
  • What are two differences between your innate immune system and your adaptive immune system?
    The innate immune system provides immediate, non-specific defense, while the adaptive immune system provides delayed, specific defense with memory.
  • Which of the following is part of the adaptive immune response?
    The activation and proliferation of T and B cells are part of the adaptive immune response.
  • Cell-mediated immunity serves which immune function?
    Cell-mediated immunity serves to identify and destroy infected or abnormal cells through the action of T cells.
  • Which of these immune cells produces antibodies that can bind antigens?
    B cells produce antibodies that can bind antigens.
  • Which of the following plays a major role in the cell-mediated immune response?
    Cytotoxic T cells play a major role in the cell-mediated immune response.
  • Which is an example of naturally acquired active immunity? (Select all that apply.)
    Naturally acquired active immunity can occur through recovery from an infection or exposure to a pathogen in the environment.
  • Which type of immunity is capable of remembering a past immune response?
    Adaptive immunity is capable of remembering a past immune response.
  • What are the two main components of adaptive immunity, and what types of pathogens do they target?
    The two main components of adaptive immunity are cell-mediated immunity, which uses T cells to target intracellular pathogens, and humoral immunity, which uses B cells and antibodies to target extracellular pathogens.
  • What is the difference between primary and secondary lymphoid organs in adaptive immunity?
    Primary lymphoid organs (thymus and bone marrow) are where T and B cells develop into naive cells, while secondary lymphoid organs (lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils) are where these naive cells become activated upon encountering antigens.
  • How do T cells and B cells recognize specific pathogens?
    T cells use T cell receptors (TCRs) and B cells use B cell receptors (BCRs) to recognize and bind to specific antigens on pathogens.