Question

Identify the immune response described as nonspecific or specific.

Answer 1

The answers to these questions are the following:

1. uses memory cells to fight off an infection from a pathogen: it is a specific response  

2. evident by a sneeze, cough, fever, or other physical symptom: it is a non-specific response  

3. recognizes antigens present on pathogens and attacks the pathogen with antibodies: it is a specific response  

4. builds immunity to specific diseases that had previously entered the body: it is a specific response

5. does not target specific pathogens: it is a non-specific response