Subdivisions of immunity

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innate immunity

non-specific defence mechanisms that are fast acting but not long lasting

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adaptive immunity

immune response that is specific to a particular antigen and develops through contact with an antigen

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Immunological memory

ability of the adaptive immune response to remember antigens after primary exposure

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First line of defence

consists of physical, chemical and microbiological barries to prevent pathogens from gaining entry to the body

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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

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Third line of defence

consists of the actions of immune cells and antibodies tailored specifically to attack each invading pathogen