Question

Innate immunity can also be referred to by the following names, except

• A. Natural immunity
• B. Non-specific immunity
• C. Specific immunity
• D. Inborn immunity

Answer 1

The correct option is C Specific immunity

Immunity is the ability of an organism to fight against foreign pathogens/antigens to defend it from diseases. There are basically two main types of immunity, one is inherited from the parents and is present by birth i.e. innate immunity and the other one is acquired.

Innate immunity is also called natural immunity and it is not specific to a specific kind of invaders/pathogens, it acts the same for all intruders. In this immunity, protection is mainly provided in the form of physical barriers like skin and mucous membrane, chemical barriers like pH and acids. Thus it can be referred to by various names such as Natural/Inborn/Non-specific immunity.

Specific immunity is shown by the acquired immunity, as it is specific for the kind of invaders attacking the host. Acquired immunity is the ability to fight pathogens which is developed over a period.