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What is immunity?
What is immunity?
Resistance of the body against organisms or toxins that tend to damage the tissues & organs
Name two types of lymphocytes found in the immune system.
Name two types of lymphocytes found in the immune system.
T-lymphocyte and B-lymphocyte
What are the two types of immunity mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of immunity mentioned in the text?
Natural (innate) immunity and Acquired (specific) immunity
What is the main characteristic of natural (innate) immunity?
What is the main characteristic of natural (innate) immunity?
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What are the primary components of natural (innate) immunity?
What are the primary components of natural (innate) immunity?
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What are the primary lymphoid organs involved in the immune system?
What are the primary lymphoid organs involved in the immune system?
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Which cells participate in the acquired (specific) immune response?
Which cells participate in the acquired (specific) immune response?
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What is the function of the thymus gland in the immune system?
What is the function of the thymus gland in the immune system?
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How do B cells differ from T cells in their immune response?
How do B cells differ from T cells in their immune response?
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What molecules can act as antigens (Ags) in the immune system?
What molecules can act as antigens (Ags) in the immune system?
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