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Spleen functions - 1.Remove old red blood cells 2.Major organ of the immune system 3.Acts as a reservoir for blood 4.Erythropoiesis when the mother has twins the second baby's antigens witll be attacked by the Rh - when the mother has twins the second baby's antigens witll be attacked by the Rh Lymphatic system - A complex network of thin vessels, valves, ducts, nodes and organs which collects, filters & clears fluid coming from around the tissues. Lymph - Tissue fluid that has diffuse...

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Written in 2023/2024

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Immune System Detailed Questions And Expert Answers

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Written in 2024/2025

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Immune System Key Concepts, Cells, and Responses Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update What is immunity? -The body's ability to protect itself. What are the two categories of cells the immune system distinguishes? - Self (own cells) and Non-self (defective cells, bacteria, viruses, parasites, allergens, and other pathogens).

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11 pages

Written in 2025/2026

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Immune System Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update Pathogens -disease causing agents types of pathogens -virus, bacteria, parasites, protist, prion virus -covid, hanta, flu, cold how to treat a virus? -anti-virals bacteria -strep, , salmonella, ear infection how to treat bacteria? -anti-bioti

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8 pages

Written in 2025/2026

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Immune System Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update innate immune system The body's first, non-specific line of defense present at birth. Provides immediate, rapid protection against pathogens without prior exposure Leads to activation of the adaptive immune response adaptive immune system The bodies system of spec

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Immune System Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update Immune System Body's defense system that protects against disease and harmful invaders (pathogens). Made of cells, tissues, and organs (they work together) Phagocytosis Engulf/eat pathogens

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3 pages

Written in 2025/2026

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Immune System Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update Functions of the spleen -A major organ of the immune system that removes old RBCs, produces new blood cells & acts as a blood reservoir. Lymphatic system -A complex network of thin vessels, valves, ducts, nodes and organs which collects, filters & clears fluid coming from around the tissues.

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17 pages

Written in 2025/2026

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Immune System Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update Arrange the following in the proper sequence in which they occur during the inflammatory response. 1. Neutrophils roll along endothelium 2. Integrin activation 3. Margination -1, 2, 3 During the inflammatory response ______ degranulate and release ________. - mast cells; histamine (inflammatory response)Which o

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10 pages

Written in 2025/2026

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Immune System Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update Main job of immune system -Protection Harmful disease-causing germ -Pathogen Examples of pathogens -Bacteria, viruses, fungi Disease caused by pathogens -Infectious disease Immune system distinguishes -

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4 pages

Written in 2025/2026

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Immune System Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update What is Innate/Non-specific immunity? Inborn defense. First and second line of defense and defends against anything foreign What is adaptive/spe

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7 pages

Written in 2025/2026

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Immune System Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update Innate Immunity Responds to not all not just pathogen How many lines of defenses does Innate Immunity have? It has 2 lines of defense What is the 1st defense? Physical barriers like skin, mucus membranes, and secretions (Saliva, Tears, Sweat, and Stomach

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3 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A

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Immune System Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update Immune system The function of this system is to enable an animal to avoid or limit infections by pathogens. It does so by "distinguishing self from not self". Distinguish self from not self Fundamental ability of the immune system to recognize and tolerate the body's own cells and proteins while identifying and destroying foreign entities like pathogens, toxins, or transplanted tissues. Pathogens Bacteria, viruse...

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10 pages

Written in 2025/2026

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Immune System Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update Leukocytes -White blood cells that serve as the body's basic defense mechanism. Phagocytes -Cells that are part of the immune system and destroy pathogens.

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5 pages

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Immune System Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update Innate Immunity Responds to not all not just pathogen How many lines of defenses does Innate Immunity have? It has 2 lines of defense What is the 1st defense? Physical barriers like skin, mucus membranes, and secretions (Saliva, Tears, Sweat, and Stomach

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3 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

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Immune System Concepts and Definitions Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update What does PAMPs stand for? Pathogen-Associated Molecular Patterns What are PRRs? Pattern Recognition Receptors that detect PAMPs. What is the function of MHC I? Presents endogenous antigens to CD8+ cytotoxic T cells. What is the function of MHC II? Presents exogenous antig

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25 pages

Written in 2025/2026

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Immune System Cells and Molecular Defenses Innate and Adaptive Responses Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update What are the primary cells of the innate immune system? Natural Killer Cells Where are immune system cells located? In the red bone marrow What is the main function of Natural Killer Cells? To directly kill virus-infected

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Written in 2025/2026

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Immune Response Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update antibody made specifically against antigen - Triggers immune system - 2 parts: - Recognize/bind to antigen (variable) - Interact with immune system (constant) innate immunity non-specific immunity or resistance to pathogens - Goal is to reduce # of pathogens below disease threshold components of innate immu

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3 pages

Written in 2025/2026

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Immune I and II Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update What is the main function of macrophages? - Phagocytosis, antigen presentation, and cytokine release. What is special about macrophages compared to neutrophils? - They are long-lived and can present antigens to T cells.

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6 pages

Written in 2025/2026

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Immune I and II Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update What is the main function of macrophages? -Phagocytosis, antigen presentation, and cytokine release. What is special about macrophages compared to neutrophils? -They are long-lived and can present antigens to T cells.

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6 pages

Written in 2025/2026

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Immune Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update Inanate immunity 1st line of defense, inherited, nonspecific Adaptive Immunity 2nd line of defense, specific when does innate immunity occur? within 12 hours when does adaptive immu

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4 pages

Written in 2025/2026

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Immune Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update duodenum functions in digestion, pancreatic juices/bile enter here ileum and jejunum sections of the small intestine that absorb nutrients into the bloodstream villi and microvilli increase surface area f

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6 pages

Written in 2025/2026

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Immune Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update Inanate immunity 1st line of defense, inherited, nonspecific Adaptive Immunity 2nd line of defense, specific when does innate immunity occur? within 12 hours when does adaptive immunity occur days after Phagocytic cells Cells that engulf and digest pathoge

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Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

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