Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Publisher: PEARSON
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The immune system- is the body's defense mechanism against undesired micro-organisms and foreign particles. The Human body has its own way of defending against pathogens with the help of the immune system. The immune system can be classified into- Innate immunity and Acquired immunity.
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