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How does the immune system respond when a virus is detected?

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Answer: the cells triggers a mechanism known as phagocytosis, by which the cell engulfs and destroys the virus. Finally, antibodies can also activate the complement system, which opsonises and promotes phagocytosis of viruses.
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