Biology HL
Biology HL
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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence
Theme D - Continuity & Change
Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Biology HL
Biology HL

Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence

Unlock Immunity Innate Vs. Adaptive Systems

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🚀 Big Picture: Our body is like a kingdom, constantly under attack from invaders (like viruses, bacteria, etc.)! To defend our fortress, we have a stellar defense system: The Immune System. But guess what? It's not just ONE system, it's split into TWO cool parts: Innate and Adaptive.

The Innate Immune System 🛡

  • What is it? It's our body's first line of defense. Imagine a general castle wall that stops ALL enemies, without discriminating. It doesn’t change or adapt based on who’s attacking.
  • Role: Responds to a broad category of invaders.
  • Special Point: This defense mechanism remains the same throughout your life. Just like your childhood fear of dark - never changes, right? 😜
  • Superheroes Involved: Phagocytes. Imagine them as the castle guards who gobble up invaders!
    • 🌏 Real-world example: Ever gotten a tiny cut and it becomes red and slightly puffy? That's your innate system at work! The redness and swelling are signs that phagocytes are rushing to the scene to engulf any potential threats.

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Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Biology HL
Biology HL

Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence

Unlock Immunity Innate Vs. Adaptive Systems

Word Count Emoji
373 words
Reading Time Emoji
2 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

🚀 Big Picture: Our body is like a kingdom, constantly under attack from invaders (like viruses, bacteria, etc.)! To defend our fortress, we have a stellar defense system: The Immune System. But guess what? It's not just ONE system, it's split into TWO cool parts: Innate and Adaptive.

The Innate Immune System 🛡

  • What is it? It's our body's first line of defense. Imagine a general castle wall that stops ALL enemies, without discriminating. It doesn’t change or adapt based on who’s attacking.
  • Role: Responds to a broad category of invaders.
  • Special Point: This defense mechanism remains the same throughout your life. Just like your childhood fear of dark - never changes, right? 😜
  • Superheroes Involved: Phagocytes. Imagine them as the castle guards who gobble up invaders!
    • 🌏 Real-world example: Ever gotten a tiny cut and it becomes red and slightly puffy? That's your innate system at work! The redness and swelling are signs that phagocytes are rushing to the scene to engulf any potential threats.

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