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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The secondary lymphoid organs:

Are where foreign antigens interact with lymphocytes.

Are the site of antibody production.

Are hematopoietic.

Include bone marrow & thymus.

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Understand the role of secondary lymphoid organs: These are sites where immune responses are initiated and where lymphocytes encounter antigens.

Identify the primary function of secondary lymphoid organs: They are crucial for the interaction between foreign antigens and lymphocytes, leading to the activation of the immune response.

Recognize the site of antibody production: Secondary lymphoid organs, such as the spleen and lymph nodes, are where B cells can differentiate into plasma cells and produce antibodies.

Clarify the term 'hematopoietic': Hematopoiesis refers to the formation of blood cellular components, which primarily occurs in primary lymphoid organs like the bone marrow, not secondary lymphoid organs.

Differentiate between primary and secondary lymphoid organs: Primary lymphoid organs include the bone marrow and thymus, where lymphocytes mature, while secondary lymphoid organs are where mature lymphocytes interact with antigens.