Fill in the Blank in the Following Paragraph Regarding the Innate

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Short Answer

Fill in the blank in the following paragraph regarding the innate and adaptive immune systems. Do not use abbreviations.
"As key components of the innate immune response, … cells provide the link between the innate and adaptive immune responses. Upon exposure to pathogens in tissues, they engulf the microbe, become activated, and travel to nearby lymphoid organs where they present the processed antigens to the lymphocytes of the adaptive immune system."

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Definitions:

Patients' Reports

Patients' reports refer to firsthand accounts given by individuals receiving care on their symptoms, experiences, and outcomes within a healthcare context.

Freudian Concepts

Theories and ideas developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on the unconscious mind, psychosexual stages, and defense mechanisms.

Scientific Support

Refers to the evidence or backing for a theory, idea, or practice that is derived from scientific methods and research.

Instincts

Innate, typically fixed patterns of behavior in animals and humans in response to certain stimuli.