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innate immunity
the type of immunity that is present from birth, is fast acting but not long lasting, and produces non-specific responses against classes of pathogens
adaptive immunity
an immune response that is specific to a particular antigen and develops through contact with an antigen
cell-mediated immunity
immune responses that is mediated by immune cells
humoral immunity
immune response mediated by soluble molecules in the blood, lymph and interstitial fluid that disable pathogens
first line of defence
part of the defence against pathogens provided by barriers of the innate immune system that prevent entry of pathogens into the body e.g skin
second line of defence
part of the defence provided by the immune cells and soluble proteins of the innate immune system against attacking pathogens that gain entry to the body e.g inflammation
third line of defence
part of the defence provided by the immune cells of the adaptive immune system though the various actions of T cells and B cells