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GNUR 203 Module 9 Termsspecificity - ANS-ability to recognize ANTIGENS found on specific pathogens
inducability` - ANS-the recognition of antigen-containing pathogens induces the cells of
the adaptive immune system
clonality - ANS-once activated, immune cells proliferate and form identical daughter
cells (CLONES)
unresponsive to self - ANS-immune cells do not act on normal body tissues
memory - ANS-the adaptive immune system responds to REPEAT infections by the
same pathogen faster than it can respond to the initial exposure
lymphocytes - ANS-agranulocytes that from in the red bone marrow
B lymphocytes (B cells) - ANS-mature in RED BONE MARROW; ANTIBODY
(HUMORAL) RESPONSE
T lymphocytes (T cells) - ANS-mature in THYMUS GLAND; CELL-MEDIATED IMMUNE
RESPONSE (viruses)
NK (natural killer) cells - ANS-lymphocytes that play a role in INNATE immunity
lymphatic system - ANS-screens the body for the presence of foreign antigens
(PATHOGENS)
thymus - ANS-PRIMARY lymphoid tissue; site of T cell maturation
bone marrow - ANS-PRIMARY lymphoid tissue; site for RBC & WBC production; site of
B cell maturation
lymph node - ANS-SECONDARY lymphoid tissue; serve as FILTERING and
SCREENING centers for lymph before returning it to the blood stream
spleen - ANS-SECONDARY lymphoid tissue; filters BLOOD rather than lymph
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