Your immune system is the body’s first and last line of defense against foreign substances, such as bacteria and viruses. The proteins in your immune system are used to recognize and fight these foreign substances. Most substances that come into contact with your body or fluids cannot enter your cells because they do not haveContinue reading “How Are Foreign Substances Recognized By The Immune System”
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Innate VS. Adaptive Immunity Part 2
In today’s blog, we are going to take a look at part 2 of Innate vs. Adaptive immunity. We will talk about Adaptive Immunity. If you happen to miss the first blog, click this link to read more on innate immunity. In part one, I introduced two forms of immunity: innate, and adaptive. I explainedContinue reading “Innate VS. Adaptive Immunity Part 2”
Innate Vs. Adaptive Immunity Part 1
Innate and adaptive are words that get thrown around a lot but aren’t always clearly understood. They both appear to be universally positive, and when you hear them it is often in the context of individuals who have identified as one or the other. But the reality is that they are more like antonyms, albeitContinue reading “Innate Vs. Adaptive Immunity Part 1”
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