Vander's Human Physiology
Vander's Human Physiology
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781259903885
Author: WIDMAIER, Eric P., Vander, Arthur J.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 18, Problem 10RC
Summary Introduction

To determine: Whether the given statement “Toll-like receptors are the major defense against specific pathogens and therefore have an important function in adaptive immunity” is true or false.

Introduction: The immune system involves a complex network of cells, proteins and other elements that play an essential role in defending the body against any infection or invading microbes. It is the host defense system that is activated in response to an appropriate antigen (any foreign substance). This system is present since the time of birth (innate immunity) and has the capacity to adapt itself and develop memory to specific antigens (adaptive immunity) in due course of time.

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