Human Biology, 14 Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 7 - Section 7.3 - Adaptive Immune Defenses - Check Your Progress - Page 142: 1

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The innate defense is the first line of defense against pathogens. It is already present in the body. The adaptive defense is the response to a specific pathogen and is created in response to exposure to this pathogen.

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The innate defense is the first line of defense against pathogens. It is already present in the body. The adaptive defense is the response to a specific pathogen and is created in response to exposure to this pathogen.
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