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To describe: The differences between innate immunity and adaptive immunity.
Introduction: The immune system plays an important role in the body of an individual. Different types of immune cells present in the body generate immune responses that provide resistance against pathogens.
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To identify: The ways by which innate immunity protects us from the disease.
Introduction: The body contains a well-defined system to protect itself from infectious and harmful agents. This system is known as the immune system. The two types of immune systems are innate immune system and adaptive immune system. The goal of these two types of immune systems is to protect the body from the attack of pathogens.
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