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Immunology A
for general Micro
Question | Answer |
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What is the function of the immune system | To prevent or eliminate unwanted growth of microorganism (bacterial viruses, parasites, fungi) AND dysregulation of cells |
What are the two major types of immunity | "1) Innate (natural) 2) Acquired (addaptive)" |
Advantages of Innate Immunity | components are pre-formed, can function right away when "foreign" enters the body |
Disadvantages of Innate Immunity | Less specific to specific pathogens, do not develop long-term memory |