The immune system is exceedingly complex in its constituent cells, molecules, and signaling pathways. Each major component of the immune system is critical for survival; immune activity protects against infections that would quickly be lethal without immune defenses and eliminates cells in the stages of cancerous transformation. Two scholarly article citation APA format
1. What is the “big picture” of the immune system’s role in maintaining homeostasis?
2. What general principles are involved in the protection provided by the innate and adaptive immune systems?