Summary High acuity final test
spleen -Site of destruction for injured or worn-out RBCs -Reservoir for B cells -Storage site for blood -Releases blood in times of demand antigens -capable of triggering immune response if recognized by B or T cell -3 groups: (1)Foreign to body (2)Self-markers (self-antigens) (3)Tumor markers (tumor-associate antigens) foreign antigens -Pathogens or pathogenic antigens -capable of causing disease -Bacteria, viruses, parasites, other microorganisms -Vaccines = killed or weakened form of a virus or bacteria -Transplanted tissues/ organs
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- HIGH ACUITY
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