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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Multiple Choice

Which cells are primarily responsible for cell-mediated immunity?

T lymphocytes

Neutrophils

Macrophages

B lymphocytes

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Understand the concept of cell-mediated immunity: Cell-mediated immunity is a type of immune response that does not involve antibodies but rather the activation of phagocytes, antigen-specific cytotoxic T-lymphocytes, and the release of various cytokines in response to an antigen.

Identify the role of T lymphocytes: T lymphocytes, or T cells, are a type of white blood cell that play a central role in cell-mediated immunity. They are responsible for directly attacking infected cells and coordinating the immune response.

Differentiate between T lymphocytes and other immune cells: Neutrophils and macrophages are phagocytes that engulf and digest pathogens, while B lymphocytes are primarily involved in humoral immunity, producing antibodies.

Recognize the specific function of T lymphocytes in cell-mediated immunity: T lymphocytes include various subtypes such as helper T cells, cytotoxic T cells, and regulatory T cells, each with specific roles in identifying and destroying infected cells.

Conclude that T lymphocytes are the primary cells responsible for cell-mediated immunity, as they directly attack infected cells and coordinate the immune response without the use of antibodies.