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Immunology

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About Immunology

The immune system is a collection of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body from infection. The system is constantly on the lookout for anything that could harm the body, and then it works to neutralize or destroy those threats.

Immunology is the study of the immune system and its response to the presence of foreign substances in the body. It helps us to understand how the body protects itself and why some people are more susceptible to certain diseases than others.

The immune system is made up of many different types of cells, all of which have different roles to play in protecting the body. The most important cells in the immune system are the white blood cells, which are responsible for identifying and destroying foreign invaders.

The body has two main lines of defense against foreign invaders: the innate immune system and the adaptive immune system.

The innate immune system is the body’s first line of defense. It is made up of cells that are always ready to fight infection and do not need to be specifically trained to do so.

The adaptive immune system is the body’s second line of defense. It is made up of cells that remember past invasions and are quickly able to mount a more targeted response to new threats.

Both the innate and adaptive immune systems are important for protecting the body from disease.

Immunology is a complex field of study, and there is still much to be learned about how the immune system works. However, the more we understand about immunology, the better we can develop strategies to protect ourselves from disease..

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