Question

For this activity, you will explain how the pathogens of a communicable illness are targeted by your immune system. You will write a one-page report with your findings.

Step 1: Research and Explain
First, consider how your innate immunity protects you from the pathogens you encounter. For example, explain what happens at the cellular level when you touch a dirty menu in a restaurant.

Secondly, describe what happens when your acquired immunity has to step in when your innate immunity is not able to protect you from a pathogen. Explain in detail the process using the types of cells involved in destroying the pathogen, whether or not humoral immunity is involved, and what would happen if the immune system was deficient and the pathogen was not destroyed.

Step 2: Proofread
After you have completed your one page report, make sure you proofread it for mistakes before turning it into your instructor.

Please make it super duper short and simple plss I mean like less then 4 sentences pls

Answer 1

When you touch a dirty menu, your innate immunity acts immediately. Skin cells and immune cells like macrophages recognize and attack any pathogens, triggering inflammation to prevent infection. If these innate defenses fail, acquired immunity kicks in: B cells produce antibodies while T cells destroy infected cells. Without a strong immune response, pathogens can multiply, potentially leading to serious illness.