THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
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1st line of defense against infection, toxins, viruses, and cancer
There are two types of immunities: innate and acquired.
Innate Immunity:
defense present before any exposure to pathogens.
Effective from the time of birth
Non-Specific
Broad Range
Internal and External Defenses
Example: Macrophage
Macrophage
Acquired or Adaptive Immunity:
defense that develops only after exposure to inducing agents-foreign substances.
Very Specific
Use Lymphocytes: white blood cells
Example: Flu Shot
White Blood Cell