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The '''innate immune system''' is responsible for the body's initial, non-specific immune response following infection. It is capable of both providing a defence against infection by pathogens and triggering the | The '''innate immune system''' is responsible for the body's initial, non-specific immune response following infection. It is capable of both providing a defence against infection by pathogens and triggering the adaptive immune response. Components of the innate immune system include:<ref name="SompayracL2008" /> | ||
*The complement system | *The complement system | ||
