Human Immune Response Flashcards
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Protect the body against ANY pathogen, regardless of the pathogen’s identity, also known as non specific immunity, includes surface barriers and Internal defenses
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Innate defenses
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Once the pathogen has entered the body; a response specifically aimed at that pathogen; also known as specific immunity
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Adaptive defenses
3
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How many lines of defenses does the human immune response have
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