Anatomy - Positive & Negative Selection for Lymphocytes

The video tutorial explains the concepts of antigens and immunogens in the immune system, highlighting the difference between self and foreign antigens and their role in immune tolerance. It discusses how abnormal cells, such as cancerous or virally infected cells, trigger immune responses. The tutorial differentiates between antigens and immunogens, emphasizing that not all antigens induce an immune response. It also covers the formation and selection of lymphocytes, detailing the processes of positive and negative selection to ensure immune cells target foreign antigens while avoiding self-antigens.

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