Subdivisions of immunity
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innate immunity
non-specific defence mechanisms that are fast acting but not long lasting
adaptive immunity
immune response that is specific to a particular antigen and develops through contact with an antigen
Immunological memory
ability of the adaptive immune response to remember antigens after primary exposure
First line of defence
consists of physical, chemical and microbiological barries to prevent pathogens from gaining entry to the body
Second line of defence
consists of the actions of immune cells and soluble proteins mounting a rapid but non-specific attack against pathogens that gain entry to the body
Third line of defence
consists of the actions of immune cells and antibodies tailored specifically to attack each invading pathogen
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