Specific Immunity

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What cell is 'in charge' and identifies the specific pathogen?

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T-cells are responsible for identifying specific pathogens in the immune response.

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What are the cells that remember the pathogen for future responses?

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Memory T and B cells are crucial for remembering pathogens, allowing for a quicker response upon re-exposure.

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What type of immune response is responsible for direct combat between cells?

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Cell-mediated Response is the type of immune response that involves direct interaction between immune cells.

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Where do T cells mature and what type of immunity are they responsible for?

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T cells mature in the thymus and are responsible for the cell-mediated immune response.

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What is the 'big cell' that surrounds the pathogen and informs the T-cell about antigens?

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Macrophages are large immune cells that engulf pathogens and present antigens to T-cells.

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What is the role of B cells in the immune response?

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B cells are responsible for producing antibodies that target specific antigens.

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What is the difference between humoral and cell-mediated immunity?

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Humoral immunity involves B cells and antibodies, while cell-mediated immunity involves T cells and direct cell interactions.

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What are antigens?

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Antigens are substances that trigger an immune response, often found on the surface of pathogens.

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What is the function of antibodies?

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Antibodies are proteins produced by B cells that specifically bind to antigens to neutralize or mark them for destruction.

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What is the primary function of macrophages in the immune system?

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Macrophages engulf pathogens and present their antigens to T-cells, initiating an adaptive immune response.