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Immune attack to viral infections
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T cells
(thymus) |
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Become plasma cells
Secrete antibodies |
B cells
(bone marrow) |
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Fight cancerous tissue
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NK lymphocytes
(natural killer) |
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MALT
Trap bacteria Protect small intestine from large's bacteria backup |
Appendix
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MALT
Protect small intestine from large's bacteria/ colic backup |
Peyer's patch
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MALT
Nodules of pharynx that trap particles |
Tonsils
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Allow T cells to become immunocompetent/ learn
(Lymphocyte development) |
Thymus
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Filter lymph of microoganisms and debris
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Lymph nodes
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Remove old/ defective RBCS (store iron), platelets, foreign matter
Initiate B&T cell response to blood antigens |
Spleen
Slower healing if removed |
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HIV
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- Enzyme reverse transcriptase bind to DNA and replicate
- T cells can't transcribe protein to fight infection |
