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 of the following does not describe a secondary immune response?

It is faster than the primary immune response.

It occurs before the primary immune response.

It involves memory cells.

It produces a stronger antibody response.

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Understand the concept of primary and secondary immune responses: The primary immune response occurs when the immune system is first exposed to a pathogen. It takes time for the body to recognize the pathogen and produce antibodies. The secondary immune response occurs upon subsequent exposures to the same pathogen, where memory cells facilitate a faster and stronger response.

Identify the characteristics of a secondary immune response: It is typically faster and more robust than the primary response due to the presence of memory cells that were generated during the primary response.

Analyze each statement provided in the problem: Determine which statements accurately describe a secondary immune response and which do not.

Evaluate the statement 'It is faster than the primary immune response': This is true for a secondary immune response, as memory cells allow for a quicker reaction.

Evaluate the statement 'It occurs before the primary immune response': This is incorrect because a secondary immune response can only occur after the primary response has taken place, as it relies on memory cells developed during the primary response.