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 the Immune System

Anatomy & Physiology

21. The Immune System

Introduction to the Immune System

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Which of the following is not classified as a type of immunity?

Metabolic immunity

Innate immunity

Adaptive immunity

Passive immunity

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Begin by understanding the concept of immunity in the human body. Immunity refers to the body's ability to resist or eliminate potentially harmful foreign materials or abnormal cells.

Identify the types of immunity that are commonly recognized in the field of Anatomy & Physiology. These include innate immunity, adaptive immunity, and passive immunity.

Innate immunity is the body's first line of defense and is non-specific. It includes physical barriers like skin and mucous membranes, as well as immune cells that respond to pathogens in a generic way.

Adaptive immunity is specific and involves the body's ability to recognize and remember specific pathogens, leading to a stronger response upon subsequent exposures. It includes the actions of lymphocytes such as B cells and T cells.

Passive immunity involves the transfer of antibodies from another source, such as maternal antibodies transferred to a baby through breast milk. It provides temporary protection without the body having to produce its own antibodies.

Recognize that metabolic immunity is not a recognized type of immunity. Metabolism refers to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life, and it is not directly related to the immune system's function.