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What is the function of the innate immune system?
What is the function of the innate immune system?
The innate immune system provides a preconfigured response to broad groups of situations and stimuli.
What is the function of the adaptive immune system?
What is the function of the adaptive immune system?
The adaptive immune system provides a tailored response to each stimulus by learning to recognize molecules it has previously encountered.
What are some examples of pathogens that the immune system detects and responds to?
What are some examples of pathogens that the immune system detects and responds to?
The immune system detects and responds to viruses, parasitic worms, cancer cells, and objects such as wood splinters.
What are some basic immune mechanisms found in ancient plants and animals?
What are some basic immune mechanisms found in ancient plants and animals?
Do all organisms have an immune system?
Do all organisms have an immune system?
What are the two major subsystems of the immune system?
What are the two major subsystems of the immune system?
What is the function of the innate immune system?
What is the function of the innate immune system?
What is the function of the adaptive immune system?
What is the function of the adaptive immune system?
What are some examples of pathogens that the immune system detects and responds to?
What are some examples of pathogens that the immune system detects and responds to?
What are some basic immune mechanisms found in ancient plants and animals?
What are some basic immune mechanisms found in ancient plants and animals?
