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LymphImmune System, Philopater Migalli, Period 1 (Anatomy of Lymphatic…
LymphImmune System, Philopater Migalli, Period 1
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Adaptive Immune Defenses
The adaptive immune system, also known as the acquired immune system or, more rarely, as the specific immune system, is a subsystem of the overall immune system that is composed of highly specialized, systemic cells and processes that eliminate pathogens or prevent their growth.
Cellular Response
Cell-mediated immunity is an immune response that does not involve antibodies, but rather involves the activation of phagocytes, antigen-specific cytotoxic T-lymphocytes, and the release of various cytokines in response to an antigen.
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Innate Immune Defenses
The innate immune system is always general, or nonspecific, meaning anything that is identified as foreign or non-self is a target for the innate immune response. The innate immune system is activated by the presence of antigens and their chemical properties.
Humoral Response
Humoral immunity or humoural immunity is the aspect of immunity that is mediated by macromolecules found in extracellular fluids
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Antibodies
a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen. Antibodies combine chemically with substances which the body recognizes as alien, such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign substances in the blood.
Antigens
a toxin or other foreign substance which induces an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies.
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