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8. Innate Immunity vs. Acquired Immunity

Innate immunity is the type of immunity with which humans are born. Right from the start, the immune system functions to protect the body from what it deems dangerous pathogens. Acquired immunity refers to enhancements to the immune system. As we successfully combat specific viruses and develop protections against them, we refer to these developments as adaptive or acquired immunity.

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