Biology
Biology
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ISBN: 9780134813448
Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 37.5, Problem 1CYL
Summary Introduction

To describe:

The process by which the adaptive immune system works, including humoral immunity and cell mediated immunity.

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Adaptive immune response is generated after 3-4 days of pathogen exposure and targets the specific pathogen. The adaptive immunity works by two mechanisms: humoral immune response and cell mediated immune response.

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