What is immunity? Write a note on the various types of immunity
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immunity is the ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells:
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Immunity means being protected from something and being unaffected.
Suppose you have immunity to heat - this means heat can't bother you.
We, the humans already possess or have inborn a form of this superpower because of our immune system.
Our immune system protects us and helps fighting disease off due to our immunity.
Microorganisms, small microscopic organisms, and viruses are everywhere.
Ever thought about how many are on that door you just opened?
Many microbes and viruses can cause disease and are termed pathogens.
With all these pathogens around, why aren't we sick every single moment?
The answer is our immunity system gives us different types of immunity to protect us from the disease.
There are two main types of immunity: is natural or inherited, and adap
tive.
Reference:
https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-immunity-definition-types.html
Suppose you have immunity to heat - this means heat can't bother you.
We, the humans already possess or have inborn a form of this superpower because of our immune system.
Our immune system protects us and helps fighting disease off due to our immunity.
Microorganisms, small microscopic organisms, and viruses are everywhere.
Ever thought about how many are on that door you just opened?
Many microbes and viruses can cause disease and are termed pathogens.
With all these pathogens around, why aren't we sick every single moment?
The answer is our immunity system gives us different types of immunity to protect us from the disease.
There are two main types of immunity: is natural or inherited, and adap
tive.
Reference:
https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-immunity-definition-types.html
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