Animal Physiology
Innate immunity is the first line of defense in an organism's immune system, providing a rapid and non-specific response to pathogens. This type of immunity is present at birth and includes physical barriers like skin, as well as various immune cells and proteins that act immediately to protect against infections. Innate immunity serves as a crucial complement to adaptive immunity, which takes longer to activate but provides a more targeted response to specific pathogens.
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