BIO 291 Wk 3 Discussion – Defense Mechanisms

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

In Week Three we assess the Lymphatic and Immune Systems.  Our discussion includes bodily defense mechanisms. These may be innate or adaptive.

Consider the reading and activities that you have completed this week.

Which would you say is more important: innate or adaptive defense mechanisms? Do you believe there is such a thing as being too clean and that it can lead to harm? Why or why not?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.