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What is the primary function of the immune response?
To recognize and eliminate foreign substances
How many lines of defense does the body have to protect itself from pathogens?
Three
What do the innate and adaptive branches of the immune system have in common?
They recognize diverse pathogens, eliminate invaders, and discriminate between self and foreign antigens
What is the term for substances recognized as foreign by the immune system?
Antigens
What is the primary difference between the innate and adaptive branches of the immune system?
The innate branch responds immediately, while the adaptive branch responds slowly
Learn about the three lines of defense in the human body, the immune response, and the innate and adaptive branches of the immune system. Understand how the body protects itself from pathogens and foreign substances.
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