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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 type of immunity creates a memory against a particular pathogen?

Adaptive immunity

Innate immunity

Passive immunity

Non-specific immunity

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Understand the different types of immunity: Innate immunity is the body's first line of defense and is non-specific, meaning it does not create a memory against specific pathogens.

Recognize that passive immunity involves the transfer of antibodies from another source, such as mother to child, and does not involve the body's own immune response creating memory.

Identify that non-specific immunity is another term for innate immunity, which does not create memory against specific pathogens.

Learn that adaptive immunity is specific and involves the body's immune system creating a memory of specific pathogens, allowing for a faster and more effective response upon subsequent exposures.

Conclude that adaptive immunity is the type of immunity that creates a memory against a particular pathogen, distinguishing it from the other types of immunity listed.