Based on what you have learned from reading about Adaptive and Innate Immunity in Chapter 5 of the Webtext:
Discuss a situation in your life where you had to adapt and learn from experience, similar to how our adaptive immune system operates.
How does this situation compare to a situation in which your response was immediate and instinctive like the innate immune system? How do the experiences you have just discussed help you understand the difference between the two types of immunity (adaptive vs. innate)?
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Kristen Bowles
Jul 29 238pm
In my life, I faced a situation that required me to adapt and learn from experience when I moved to a new school. At first, everything felt overwhelming: 1 didn’t know anyone, and the classes were different from what I was used to. Just like our adaptive immune system learns and remembers specific pathogens. I had to learn about my new environment and make friends. Over time, I figured out which subjects were challenging for me and sought help from teachers or classmates. This process of adapting helped me feel more comfortable in my new surroundings, much like how the adaptive immune system builds a defense against specific diseases it has encountered before. There was a moment when I instinctively reacted during a basketball game. During one play, an opponent unexpectedly stole the ball from me and headed towards the basket. Without thinking, I sprinted after him and blocked his shot just in time. This immediate response is similar to how our innate immune system operates, it acts quickly without needing prior knowledge of an invader. My reaction was instinctual and based on training rather than learned experience. These two experiences highlight the differences between adaptive and innate immunity effectively. The adaptive system involves learning from experiences over time to build a stronger response against future challenges, while the innate system reacts swiftly without prior knowledge or learning involved. Understanding these concepts helps clarify how our body protects itself through different mechanisms in various situations.
