The Three Basic Characteristics of Adaptive Immunity Are

question 15

Multiple Choice

The three basic characteristics of adaptive immunity are

• A) generality, diversity, and retention.
• B) specificity, diversity, and memory.
• C) prevention, protections, and memory.
• D) antibody production, cytokine secretion, and walling off of infected areas.
• E) suppression, activation, and transference.

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Definitions:

Vaccinated

The state of having received a vaccine, which introduces a small, harmless piece of a virus or bacteria to stimulate the immune system to prepare for future exposure to the disease.

Severe Symptoms

Intense or serious signs of disease or health conditions that significantly impact an individual's normal functioning or well-being.

Intensive Care Unit

A specialized department in a hospital that provides critical care and life support for patients with severe and life-threatening illnesses or injuries.

RNA

Ribonucleic Acid, a molecule essential for various biological roles including coding, decoding, regulation, and expressing genes.