Immunology & Immunotherapy

Question 1

What cells are involved in the innate response vs the adaptive response?

Answer 1

Innate Response:
Granulocytes- Eosinophil, neutrophil and basophil
Adaptive Response:
Lymphoblast- B Lymphocyte, T Lymphocyte, Natural killer cell

Question 2

How does the innate response protect against pathogens?

Answer 2

Short term effect, quick response, triggers adaptive response

Question 3

How does the adaptive response protect against pathogens?

Answer 3

Kills cells through direct contact (cytokine production) - T cells
Antibody production - B cells