Lymphatic System, Immune System Exam questions and answers
Lymphatic System, Immune System Exam questions and answers What is immunity? The ability to ward off damage or disease through our defenses. What are the two types of immunity? Innate (nonspecific) immunity and adaptive (specific) immunity. What characterizes innate immunity? It is present at birth, has no specific recognition, and no memory. What are the two parts of innate immunity? Skin/mucous membranes and internal defenses. What is adaptive immunity? Immunity that involves specific recognition of pathogens and has memory. What are the components of the lymphatic system? Lymph, lymphatic vessels, red bone marrow and organs containing lymphatic tissue. What are the functions of the lymphatic system? Drain excess interstitial fluid, transport dietary lipids, and carry immune responses.
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