How Does the Innate Immune System Interact with the Adaptive Immune System?
While the innate immune system provides an immediate response to pathogens, it also plays a crucial role in activating the adaptive immune system. Dendritic cells, for example, act as antigen-presenting cells (APCs) that capture antigens from pathogens and present them to T cells. This interaction helps initiate a more specific and long-lasting adaptive immune response.
