Question

Identify the immune response described as nonspecific or specific.


uses memory cells to fight off an infection from a pathogen

evident by a sneeze, cough, fever, or other physical symptom

recognizes antigens present on pathogens and attacks the pathogen with antibodies

builds immunity to specific diseases that had previously entered the body

does not target specific pathogens

Answer 1

1. Specific — uses memory cells (adaptive immune response).
2. Nonspecific — sneeze, cough, fever are innate/physical defenses.
3. Specific — antigen recognition and antibodies are adaptive.
4. Specific — builds long-term, disease-specific immunity (adaptive).
5. Nonspecific — does not target particular pathogens (innate).