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The Innate Immune System

•Acts as the first line of defense

•Is nonspecific, meaning it tries to prevent everything from coming in

•Is nonadaptive

-does not have a memory

-will not learn to keep substances out even after repeated exposure

•Includes skin, fur, saliva, stomach acid and mucous

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