What is the adaptive immune system made of?
Q: What is the adaptive immune system made of?
A: The adaptive immune system is made of specialized cells and processes.
Q: How is the adaptive immune system activated?
A: The adaptive immune system is switched on by the innate immune system.
Q: What is the difference between the innate and adaptive immune systems?
A: The innate immune system is non-specific, while the adaptive immune system is tailored to specific targets.
Q: In which animals is the innate immune system found?
A: The innate immune system is found in all metazoa.
Q: In which animals is the adaptive immune system found?
A: The adaptive immune system is only found in vertebrates.
Q: When did the adaptive immune system arise?
A: The adaptive immune system is thought to have arisen in the first jawed vertebrates.
Q: Why is the adaptive immune system called "adaptive"?
A: The adaptive immune response gives the vertebrate immune system the ability to recognize and remember specific pathogens, and mount stronger attacks each time a particular pathogen is encountered. It is called adaptive immunity because the body's immune system prepares itself for future challenges.
