02/11/2024
H E R E is a B I G one!!
The innate immune system: the first line of defense
The innate immune system is the body's first line of defense against invaders such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, and toxins, as well as wounds and trauma. The innate immune system sends cells to attack and kill the invader or start the healing process when these things happen.
The adaptive immune system: the second, specific response
The innate immune system signals adaptive immune cells to take action, which is the second and most focused line of defense. After recognizing the invader, the cells can multiply and combat it, leading to recovery from disease and protection against its return.
•Innate Immunity:
During the third trimester, the baby's skin glands produce a lipid-rich material called vernix caseosa. This hydrates the skin, maintains the pH, and contains a defined subset of functionally active antimicrobial proteins and peptides (APPs).
Premature infants often do not have vernix caseosa, because its production begins during the third trimester. Even preemies born during the third trimester struggle because they don't get all of it, and it tends to "fall apart" when born early.
•Adaptive Immunity
The actual cells inside the body that fight illness after it breaks through the skins barrier.
During the final trimester of pregnancy, the mother passes antibodies to the fetus through the placenta. These maternal antibodies provide the baby with passive immunity, helping to protect them during their early months of life. Premature infants miss out on this crucial period of antibody transfer.
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