5 Questions
The immune system is a network of biological systems that protects an organism from ______
diseases
It detects and responds to a wide variety of ______, from viruses to parasitic worms
pathogens
As well as cancer cells and objects such as wood ______
splinters
Many species have two major subsystems of the immune system. The ______ immune system provides a preconfigured response to broad groups of situations and stimuli.
innate
The ______ immune system provides a tailored response to each stimulus by learning to recognize molecules it has previously encountered.
adaptive
Test your knowledge of the immune system and its role in protecting the body against diseases. Explore the innate and adaptive immune systems, their functions, and how they work together to keep us healthy.
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