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To explain:
That how an inflammatory response helps the body to resist disease.
Introduction:
Innate defense is also known as nonspecific defense. It provides general response regardless of pathogen type and exposure numbers. The innate mechanism includes mechanical barrier, natural killer cell, chemical barriers, fever, inflammation, and phagocytosis.
To explain:
What symptoms does inflammation cause.
Introduction:
Innate defense provides general response regardless of pathogen type and exposure numbers. The innate mechanism includes mechanical barrier, natural killer cell, chemical barriers, fever, inflammation, and phagocytosis.
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