Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780133481662
Author: Elaine N. Marieb
Publisher: PEARSON
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The body is protected by two different immune systems called the innate as well as the adaptive immune system. The innate is the non-specific immune system and the adaptive is the specific immune system. The innate immune system responds rapidly and includes the first and second line of defense. The adaptive immune system includes the third line of defense.

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