Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780133923001
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 37.5, Problem 1CYL
Summary Introduction

To describe:

The process by which the adaptive immune system works, including humoral immunity and cell mediated immunity.

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Adaptive immune response is generated after 3-4 days of pathogen exposure and targets the specific pathogen. The adaptive immunity works by two mechanisms: humoral immune response and cell mediated immune response.

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