Cells & Recognition of Pathogens

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What are the main types of cells in the innate immune system?

Phagocytes, Granulocytes

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What are the main types of cells in the adaptive immune system?

B cells, T cells

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What is the role of PRRs in innate immunity?

recognize common pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs)

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What is a limitation of innate immunity in pathogen recognition?

It is unable to recognize novel pathogens.

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How does adaptive immunity recognize pathogens?

Adaptive immunity has diverse receptors specific for particular molecules on particular pathogens.

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What is an advantage of adaptive immunity in pathogen recognition?

It is capable of recognizing novel foreign molecules.