Explain ways in which the innate (nonspecific) and adaptive (specific) immune responses cooperate to enhance the overall resistance to disease

Discuss what is meant by immunocompetence, immune specificityand memory, and adaptive immunity.

Compare and contrast innate and adaptive immunity by matching the following characteristics with the correct arm of immunity, using I for innate and A for adaptive: a. Is the first to engage on initial encounter with antigen b. Is the most pathogen specific c. Employs T and B lymphocytes d. Adapts during the response e. Responds identically during a first and second exposure to the same antigen f. Responds more effectively during a subsequent exposure g. Includers a memory component h. Is the target of vaccination i. Can involve the use of PAMP receptors j. Involves antigen-specific receptors binding to pathogens k. Can be mediated by antibodies

What are features of adaptive immunity? Select all that apply. Antigen receptors are produced by gene recombination. There is no long-term persistence of immunity. The response time is about a week. Specificity is limited to about 1,000 PAMPS.