Which of the Following Statements Is NOT a Defining Characteristic

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT a defining characteristic of adaptive immunity?  

• A) Self/nonself recognition
• B) Tailored to specific antigens
• C) Ability to produce diverse antigen receptors
• D) Memory allows a fast and strong secondary response
• E) Fast-acting initial response mediated by complement

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Definitions:

Biological Drives

Fundamental physiological needs that drive behavior, such as hunger, thirst, sleep, and reproduction.

Attachment Relationships

Emotional bonds formed between individuals, particularly between a child and a caregiver, which are critical for the child's development.

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual acts and when the individual observes the same action performed by another, thought to be involved in empathy, learning, and understanding others' actions.

Brain Cells

The cells that make up the brain, including neurons, which are responsible for transmitting information, and glia, which support neuron function.