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Section 2

Adaptive Immune Response

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Antigen-presenting Cells: B and T cells

B and T cells, parts of the adaptive immune response, contain receptors that can identify antigens derived from pathogens.

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Humoral Immune Response

The humoral immune response defends against pathogens that are free in the blood by using antibodies against pathogen-specific antigens.

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Cell-Mediated Immunity

Cell-mediated immunity involves cytotoxic T cells recognizing infected cells and bringing about their destruction.

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Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes and Mucosal Surfaces

The lymphatic system houses large populations of immune cells which are released upon detection of a pathogen.

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Immunological Memory

Immunological memory allows the adaptive immune system to very rapidly clear infections that it has encountered before.

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Regulating Immune Tolerance

Immune tolerance of self and harmless antigens occurs by deleting B and T cells that recognize those antigens, often near mucosal surfaces.

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