BLOG 12 - REFLECTION

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INNATE IMMUNE RESPONSE AND ADAPTIVE IMMUNE RESPONSE

1. The innate immune response is an immediate response that begins to take place as soon as a protective body barrier (e.g. the skin) has been breached by a pathogen, whereas the adaptive immune response is generated over a period of 3-4 days
2. The innate immune response recognizes broad categories of pathogens, while the adaptive immune response is VERY pathogen specific.
3. The adaptive immune response has memory, while the innate response does not.