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Define the term immunity.​

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Answered by mariolalitha1914
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Explanation:

This protection is called immunity. Humans have three types of immunity — innate, adaptive, and passive: Innate immunity: Everyone is born with innate (or natural) immunity, a type of general protection. For example, the skin acts as a barrier to block germs from entering the body.

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Answered by bendimohini6
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Answer:

Immunity :

Immunity is the capability of multicellular organisms to resist harmful microorganisms.

Immunity involves both specific and nonspecific components.

The nonspecific components act as barriers or eliminators of a wide range of pathogens irrespective of their antigenic make-up.

Tupes Of Immunity :

  • Innate immunity:

Everyone is born with innate (or natural) immunity, a type of general protection.

  • Adaptive immunity:

Adaptive (or active) immunity develops throughout our lives.

  • Passive immunity:

Passive immunity is "borrowed" from another source and it lasts for a short time .

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