SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Allied Medicine

Gumaca, Quezon

NPS 02 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Name: Jade Cameron J. Diaz

Explain how the innate and adaptive immune systems differ in their responses to foreign
substances

(Arial 11, double spaced, 1-2 pages only)

Organisms must constantly protect themselves against pathogen-caused

illnesses. The immune system, which is separated into two parts: innate immunity and adaptive

immunity, provides this protection.

The body's initial line of defense against foreign chemicals, germs, and viruses

is the innate immune system. It reacts to all foreign substances in the same way and protects

and responds to all of them, which is why it is usually referred to as the "nonspecific" immune

system. It acts fast, for example, by recognizing and eliminating foreign particles, viruses, or

bacteria that enter the skin through a tiny incision.

If the innate immune system fails to eradicate the invaders, the adaptive

immune system takes over. It specifically targets foreign chemicals, bacteria, or viruses that

infiltrate the body, which is why it is referred to as a specialized immune system. However,

before it can react to protect the body, it must first identify those of the foreign material. This

means that it is longer to respond than the innate immune system, but once it does, it is more

accurate. It also has the advantage of being able to "remember" infections, allowing the

adaptive immune system to respond more quickly the next time a known foreign material is

encountered.

Innate and adaptive immune responses are components of a complex host

immune system in which many cells and molecules collaborate. These two systems collaborate

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College of Allied Medicine
Gumaca, Quezon

and each serve a particular objective, which is to guard against illnesses and remove foreign

substances, as well as to contribute to our general health.

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