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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 T Lymphocytes

Anatomy & Physiology

21. The Immune System

Introduction to T Lymphocytes

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How do T lymphocytes recognize different antigens?

By recognizing antigens presented by B lymphocytes

Through antigen presentation by major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules

By directly binding to free-floating antigens in the bloodstream

Through the secretion of antibodies that bind to antigens

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Understand that T lymphocytes, or T cells, are a type of white blood cell that play a central role in cell-mediated immunity.

Recognize that T cells do not directly bind to free-floating antigens. Instead, they require antigens to be presented to them in a specific manner.

Learn about the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules, which are proteins found on the surface of cells that present antigen fragments to T cells.

Differentiate between the two main classes of MHC molecules: MHC class I, which presents antigens to CD8+ cytotoxic T cells, and MHC class II, which presents antigens to CD4+ helper T cells.

Conclude that T lymphocytes recognize antigens through the presentation by MHC molecules, which is essential for the activation and function of T cells in the immune response.