Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

21. The Immune System

Introduction to Adaptive Immunity

Anatomy & Physiology

21. The Immune System

Introduction to Adaptive Immunity

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Which of the following is true of the adaptive immune response?

It involves the production of antibodies specific to antigens.

It is primarily mediated by neutrophils and macrophages.

It provides a rapid response to pathogens without prior exposure.

It does not have memory and cannot improve upon repeated exposure.

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Understand the components of the adaptive immune response, which is a specific defense mechanism in the body.

Recognize that the adaptive immune response involves lymphocytes, specifically B cells and T cells, which are responsible for recognizing specific antigens.

Identify that B cells produce antibodies that are specific to antigens, which is a hallmark of the adaptive immune response.

Differentiate between the adaptive and innate immune responses: the adaptive immune response is slower to develop but has memory, allowing it to respond more effectively upon repeated exposure to the same pathogen.

Conclude that the adaptive immune response is characterized by its specificity, memory, and ability to improve upon repeated exposure, unlike the innate immune response which is rapid and non-specific.