Adaptive Immunity Refers to the Type of Specific Immunity That

question 11

Multiple Choice

Adaptive immunity refers to the type of specific immunity that

• A)develops after exposure to antigen.
• B)can result from transfer of antibodies from one individual to another.
• C)can be induced by natural or artificial means.
• D)all of the choices

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Definitions:

Agonist

A chemical substance that binds to and activates receptor cells to produce a biological response.

Synaptic Gap

The synaptic gap is the tiny space between neurons through which neurotransmitters travel to communicate signals.

Neurotransmitter Molecules

Chemical substances that transmit signals across the synaptic gap from one neuron to another.

Reuptake

The process by which neurotransmitters are taken back into the synaptic vesicles from the synaptic cleft, effectively stopping their action on nearby neurons.