Question: what are the four general characteristics of specific defenses?
Answer: The four general characteristics of specific defenses include. specificity. ... 
Cellular immune response. - Cytotoxic T cells (aka CD8, MHC I dependent): Recognize and kill altered self-cells. ... 
Tc Cells: ... 
Th cells: ... 
Antibody-Mediated immunity. ... 
Active immunity. ... 
Passive immunity. ... 
Active: Gets sick, then better.