One of the Advantages of Adaptive Immunity Over Innate Immunity

question 58

Multiple Choice

One of the advantages of adaptive immunity over innate immunity is

• A) the response is far faster.
• B) a huge variety of cells are produced in response to an infection.
• C) the ability to recognize antigens common to many microbes.
• D) the response targets classes of pathogen instead of specific pathogens.
• E) the response is targeted against a single pathogen.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Insufficiency

A condition where the adrenal glands produce insufficient amounts of certain hormones, including cortisol and sometimes aldosterone.

Bolus Dose

A large dose of a substance given by injection into a vein over a short period of time.