Human Physiology
Human Physiology
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781259864629
Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 15, Problem 1bCP
Summary Introduction

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Actions of interferons.

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The body system which has been assigned the task of protecting the body from foreign agents or disease-causing pathogens is called the immune system. The immunity of the body is formed by different molecules that have specific functions with respect to the immunity or protection of the body. The two main types of immunity are the innate or inherited immunity and the acquired or adapted immunity.

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Human Physiology

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