BIOLOGY:THE ESSENTIALS (LL) W/CONNECT
BIOLOGY:THE ESSENTIALS (LL) W/CONNECT
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ISBN: 9781260670929
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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To determine:

The type of white blood cell that participates in innate immunity.

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There are many microbes that attack the body and cause infectious diseases. These types of organisms are termed as pathogens. They are very dangerous to the body as they can cause severe disorders. However, the organisms have a well-defined organ system that fights with the invading pathogens. This system is called the immune system. The immunity that an organism contains from the time of birth is called innate immunity.

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