Author Question: List and briefly describe the four general properties of adaptive ... (Read 76 times)

dalyningkenk · **on:** Feb 28, 2019

List and briefly describe the four general properties of adaptive immunity.

Question 2

The celiac, superior mesenteric and inferior mesenteric ganglia are collectively called ________ ganglia.
A) chain
B) collateral
C) intramural
D) paravertebral
E) terminal

dudman123 · **Reply #1 on:** Feb 28, 2019

Answer to Question 1

(1 ) Specificity: The immune response is triggered by a specific antigen and defends against only that antigen. (2 ) Versatility: The immune system can differentiate among hundreds of millions of antigens that it might encounter during a normal lifetime. (3 ) Memory: The immune response following the second exposure to a particular antigen is stronger and lasts longer than before. (4 ) Tolerance: Some antigens, such as those on your own cells, do not elicit an immune response.

Answer to Question 2

B