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Innate - cell-mediated immunity, rapid responses (because cells see bad guys and just shoot them), generally consistent over an individual's life time, regardless of pathogenic exposures. Usually works based on your cells recognising general "toll-like receptors", which is just another way of saying that they see a name tag saying "bad guy", but it doesn't say many details, like "bank robber" or "assasin", so your body deals with them but is less equipped to deal with them compared to the adaptive response.
Adaptive - antibody-mediated, slow responses (because cells see bad guys and have to run off to tell their supervisors, who then have to fill in paperwork before just setting up orange cones all around the bad guys, indicating to other cells that YES, there IS in fact a bad guy there). Very specific - one antibody for one specific receptor (every cell has hundreds, at least), and they only stick to that one, flagging it for destruction by the same cells that would have otherwise obliterated it anyway. But neon signs are always helpful for making things noticed. Anyway, the adaptive immune system changes as you come into contact with more pathogens, because your body makes antibody-producing cells, and they hang around so if you see that pathogen again, they can skip some of the paperwork and speed up the process.
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What are the 2 types of defenses that make up the immune system?
lmphocytes and phagocytes
What body system helps fight against disease?
The immune system, primarily.The immune system.Really...
What types of microbes do adaptive immune responses combat?
The adaptive immune system was developed in higher vertebrates to combat pathogens and antigens. These can include viruses, bacteria, and anything else that can cause the immune system to launch an immune response.
Which types of T cells are a critical component of the immune system because it stimulates and enhances the activity of other components of the immune system?
T -helper cells
What protects the body from bacteria?
An organism's immune system protects it from harmful bacteria and other organisms. In terms of the Human immune system, this includes leukocytes (white blood cells of various types) and the various parts of the lymphatic system.
Why is the immune system hard to destroy?
There are two reasons why: 1) It changes the DNA and 2) It affects the immune system.
What is the difference between immune system and auto immune system?
Well, lets start with the basics, your immune system is what keeps you from getting colds and flu's easily. so your auto-immune system (protection) automatically defends your body against these types of attacks, where anti-immune are the things trying to attack your immune system (Virus).
Immune system facts?
1- the immune systems helps fight off diseases 2-your skin is the first line of defense for your immune system. hope that helps!:)
What system protects the body against infection?
your immune system and your White blood cells produce antibodies
What are the 2 organs of the immune system?
sleen and thymus
What are affected by AIDS 1 Blood circulatory system 2 nervous system 3 immune system 4 respiratory system?
AIDS most directly affects the immune system.
What are the two immunodeficiency diseases?
The 2 main types of immune system disorders are Allergies and Asthma. Other types of disorders are autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid Arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.
