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Biology: The Dynamics of Life | 1st Edition | ISBN: 9780078299001 | Authors: Alton Biggs, Whitney Crispen Hagins, Chris Kapicka, Linda Lundgren
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Explain the difference between innate immunity and acquired immune responses

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Explain the difference between innate immunity and acquired immune responses.

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Explain the difference between innate immunity and acquired immune responses.

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Innate immunity is the body's natural, built-in defense system, which is activated immediately upon the introduction of a foreign (or possibly harmful) substance, such as microorganisms like bacteria and viruses. It is not specific, meaning it's the same response regardless of the type of invading pathogen. The innate im

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