ALLERGY
Specific immunity
An example of a defensive protein is antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins. These proteins are produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize pathogens like bacteria and viruses. By binding to specific antigens on these invaders, antibodies help prevent infection and support the immune response.
Antibodies increase in response to the presence of pathogens, such as viruses or bacteria, as part of the immune system's adaptive response. When the body detects these invaders, B cells are activated, leading to the production of antibodies that specifically target the pathogens. This process can also occur after vaccination, where exposure to a harmless form of the pathogen prompts the immune system to generate a defensive antibody response. Additionally, increased antibody levels can indicate an ongoing infection or immune response to disease.
The nonspecific immune response, also known as the innate immune response, does not involve the production of antibodies or specific lymphocytes that target particular pathogens. Instead, it relies on general defense mechanisms such as physical barriers (like skin), phagocytic cells, and inflammatory responses. Therefore, the absence of specificity means it does not provide tailored protection against specific invaders, which is the role of the adaptive immune response.
Defensive proteins are manufactured by the immune system. The immune system is the system of biological structures and processes in the body that protects against disease.
Looking for antigens is part of a specific immune response.
Defensive proteins are manufactured by the immune system. These proteins help protect the body from pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. Examples include antibodies and cytokines.
Secondary Immune Response is more rapid.
When mixed with an immunogen, it enhances the immune response against the immunogen
Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system in response to antigens, which are foreign substances that trigger an immune response. Antibodies bind to antigens to help neutralize or eliminate them from the body, playing a crucial role in the immune response.
when it an infection or something gets past the first immune response then your body uses a different response or after immunisation
Specific response