Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of innate immunity?

Practice Questions

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of innate immunity?
  1. Rapid response
  2. Specificity for pathogens
  3. No memory
  4. Physical barriers

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of innate immunity?
  • Step 1: Understand what innate immunity is. It is the body's first line of defense against pathogens.
  • Step 2: Know that innate immunity responds quickly to infections.
  • Step 3: Recognize that innate immunity does not target specific pathogens; it treats all pathogens in a similar way.
  • Step 4: Compare innate immunity with adaptive immunity, which is slower but targets specific pathogens and has memory for future infections.
  • Step 5: Identify characteristics of innate immunity, such as rapid response and non-specificity.
  • Step 6: Determine which option does not fit the characteristics of innate immunity.
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