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20.1 Organs, Tissues, and Cells of the
Immune System | 20.1 Organs, Tissues, and Cells of the
Immune System | 20.1 Organs, Tissues, and Cells of the
Immune System |
- The immune system plays an important role in keeping us healthy.
- The immune system consists of a network of organs, tissues, and cells.
- The lymphoid organs (red bone marrow, spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, and tonsils) play critical roles in defense mechanisms.
| - Which organs are primary lymphoid organs; secondary lymphoid organs?
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- How do the primary and secondary lymphoid organs function in immunity?
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20.2 Nonspecific Defenses | 20.2 Nonspecific Defenses | 20.2 Nonspecific Defenses |
- Immunity consists of nonspecific and specific defenses to protect the body against disease.
- Nonspecific defenses consist of barriers to entry, the inflammatory reaction, natural killer cells, and protective proteins.
| - How does nonspecific defense differ from specific defense?
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- What are some examples of the body's nonspecific defenses?
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20.3 Specific Defenses | 20.3 Specific Defenses | 20.3 Specific Defenses |
- Specific defenses require two types of lymphocytes: B lymphocytes and T lymphocytes.
| - Which blood cells are mainly responsible for specific defense and how do they function?
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20.4 Induced Immunity | 20.4 Induced Immunity | 20.4 Induced Immunity |
- Induced immunity for medical purposes involves the use of vaccines to achieve long-lasting (active) immunity and the use of antibodies to provide temporary (passive) immunity.
| - What is induced immunity? What are the different types of induced immunity, and what are some examples of each?
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20.5 Immunity Side Effects | 20.5 Immunity Side Effects | 20.5 Immunity Side Effects |
- While immunity preserves life, it is also responsible for certain
undesirable effects, such as allergies, autoimmune diseases, and tissue
rejection.
- The lymphatic system works with the other systems of the body to maintain homeostasis.
| - What types of complications and disorders are associated with the functioning of the immune system?
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20.6 Homeostasis | 20.6 Homeostasis | 20.6 Homeostasis |
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