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Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To determine: The two ways by which adaptive immunity differs from innate immunity.

Concept introduction: Immunity specifies the defense mechanisms carried out to protect the body from pathogens and other foreign substances that could harm the body by causing the disease or are capable of altering the normal function of the system. There are two types of immunity, namely innate immunity that is inherited from the parents, and acquired immunity that is gained over lifetime.

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