IMMUNITY NOTES
(Short and exam-ready notes)
- Ms. Anjali Pandey
, DEFINITION OF IMMUNITY
Immunity is the ability of the body to resist and
fight against infection and disease-causing
organisms.
Immunity can be innate (natural) or acquired
(developed over time).
Immunity → Innate | Acquired
● It is the body's natural defense
system.
● It protects against pathogens like bacteria,
viruses, and fungi.
● It helps the body recognize and destroy foreign
substances and supports overall health.
● It works through immune responses like
inflammation and antibody production.
(Short and exam-ready notes)
- Ms. Anjali Pandey
, DEFINITION OF IMMUNITY
Immunity is the ability of the body to resist and
fight against infection and disease-causing
organisms.
Immunity can be innate (natural) or acquired
(developed over time).
Immunity → Innate | Acquired
● It is the body's natural defense
system.
● It protects against pathogens like bacteria,
viruses, and fungi.
● It helps the body recognize and destroy foreign
substances and supports overall health.
● It works through immune responses like
inflammation and antibody production.
