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==Overview==
==Overview==
The adaptive and [[Innate Immune System|innate responses]] work together to destroy bacteria. The adaptive response ensures the [[Innate Immune System|innate response]] is carried out efficiently. There are two major branches of the adaptive immune response, humoral immunity and cell-mediated immunity.
The adaptive and [[Innate Immune System|innate responses]] work together to destroy bacteria. The adaptive response ensures the [[Innate Immune System|innate response]] is carried out efficiently. There are two major branches of the adaptive immune response, humoral immunity and cell-mediated immunity.
[[File:Adaptive Immunity to Extracellular Bacteria.png|thumb|right|300px|Adaptive Immunity to Extracellular Bacteria]]
==Humoral==
==Humoral==
Humoral immunity includes [[Complement|complement]] activation of the classical pathway. It results in the production of [[Immunoglobulin M|IgM]] and [[Immunoglobulin G|IgG]] and makes the complement system more efficient.
Humoral immunity includes [[Complement|complement]] activation of the classical pathway. It results in the production of [[Immunoglobulin M|IgM]] and [[Immunoglobulin G|IgG]] and makes the complement system more efficient.
==Cell-Mediated==
==Cell-Mediated==