I keep getting “Innate vs acquired immunity” questions wrong in Human Health & Disease. What's the trap?
thinking all immunity is present from birth.
The usual trap: thinking all immunity is present from birth. How to avoid it: innate = general and immediate; acquired = specific and remembers pathogens. Go back to the definition — innate immunity is the non-specific defence we're born with; acquired immunity is specific and develops after exposure.
Key point
Innate vs acquired immunity
Common mistake
thinking all immunity is present from birth.
Memory tip
innate = general and immediate; acquired = specific and remembers pathogens.
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