What is the non-specific, immediate immune defense system that acts as the body's first line of protection?
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Innate immunity
Innate immunity is the defense system you are born with, acting as a rapid-response team against any foreign invader. It includes physical barriers like your skin and specialized cells that attack germs immediately, long before the body creates specific antibodies.
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