Name an infectious disease and explain how ONE host response is a defence adaptation. - HSC - SSCE Biology - Question 24 - 2016 - Paper 1

When a person is infected with chickenpox, the body triggers an immune response. This involves the activation of specific B and T cells, which are essential for the adaptive immune system. The activated B cells begin to produce antibodies that target the varicella-zoster virus, while T cells help in eliminating infected cells. This coordinated response helps to contain and destroy the pathogen, thereby allowing the host to survive the infection.