
Immunology Concepts

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Hằng Nguyễn Hoàng Ngọc
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What is the definition of immunity?
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Immunity is the ability of the body to recognize and eliminate foreign substances (antigens) or resist diseases caused by microorganisms.
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What are the two main types of immune responses in humans?
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The two main types of immune responses are natural immunity and acquired immunity.
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What is natural immunity?
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Natural immunity is the inherited ability to protect oneself from pathogens, present at birth, without prior exposure to antigens.
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What are the physical barriers in natural immunity?
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Physical barriers include the skin and mucous membranes that prevent the entry of pathogens.
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What role does mucus play in natural immunity?
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Mucus traps pathogens and prevents them from penetrating deeper into tissues.
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What are the chemical barriers in natural immunity?
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Chemical barriers include substances like lactic acid and enzymes in secretions that inhibit microbial growth.
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What is the role of phagocytes in the immune response?
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Phagocytes, such as macrophages, engulf and digest pathogens through a process called phagocytosis.
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