You are a doctor who examines a swollen and warm puncture wound on the hand of a patient. Next door, a vet examines a puncture wound on the foot of a dog. Do you and the vet expect to see the same response in the dog and human patient?

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The correct answer is D because all vertebrates have both innate and adaptive immune systems, which means that the dog and human patient would expect to see similar immune responses to their puncture wounds. Choice A and B are incorrect because both innate and adaptive immune systems are present in dogs and humans. Choice C is incorrect because although there may be differences in the immune response between species, the immune response is not completely unique to humans. Choice E is incorrect because the location of the wound does not determine the overall immune response.

You Are a Doctor Who Examines a Swollen and Warm