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What is the compliment systems role in the defense of the body? |
The complement system leads to inflammation, cytolysis. The complement proteins bind together to form a pore in the microbes cell membrane called the membrane attach complex (MAC), causing cytolysis and death. |
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When does adaptive immunity play its role? |
Adaptive immunity is the 3rd and final line of defense after the inate immunity fails to destroy or remove the microbial pathogen. |
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What are the 2 sides of adaptive immunity? Describe each |
Humoral and cell-mediated. Humoral- includes B lymphocytes (B cells), antibodies and combats extracellular pathogens. Cell mediated- includes T cells, interact with APCs (antigen presenting cells) and combats intracellular pathogens. |
