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Purpose of immune system (2) |
Protect us from (1) invading microbial/viral agents and (2) cancer cellse |
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Antigen (3) |
(1) substance which (2) is recognized by immune system cells (3) and stimulate an immune response |
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Antibody (3) |
(1) glycoprotein (protein + carb) (2) that binds to an antigen (3) carries out immune functions |
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Innate immunity (4) |
(1) born with it (2) acts in minutes (3) no specific recognition of invader (4) doesn't improve w/ 2nd exposure |
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Adaptive immunity (3) |
(1) effect takes days (2) highly specific response (3) faster/more effective w/ 2nd exposure |
