Although technically not part of the immune system,nonpathogenic normal microbiota play a major role inpreventing disease. Describe this role.

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Although technically not part of the immune system,
nonpathogenic normal microbiota play a major role in
preventing disease. Describe this role.

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Immunity: it is the capability of our body to fight against the diseases. This is mainly governed by the highly specialized system called as Immune System. Immune system is primarily consisting of T and B cells of various types such as T helper cells, T cytotoxic cells, Antibodies, phagocytic cells etc.

Microbes are not only pathogenic to humans but they are beneficial for Humans too. Microbes mainly shows two types of relationship such as either parasitic or symbiotic. Microbes also helps in development of vaccines, medicines, improved and pest resistant crops. Not only this they also help in digestion also.

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