Immunity may be natural or acquired. Which of the following best describes acquired immunity?
Natural immunity is nonspecific. The description of natural immune functions described are not specific for a certain antigen. For example, certain proteins such as C-reactive protein (CRP) are acute-phase reactants. While elevated CRP is seen in infection, it is not disease-specific. Maternal transfer of antibody, however, is passive but still confers specific immunity. It is termed acquired immunity.
Increase in C-reactive protein (CRP)
Presence of natural killer (NK) cells
Complement cascade
Maternal transfer of antibody
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