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Chapter 23: Lymphatic System and Immunity


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Chapter 23: Lymphatic System and Immunity

  1. Lymphatic System p. 693

    1. Lymph and Lymphatic Capillaries p. 693
    2. Lymph Ducts p. 693
    3. Lymph Nodes p. 693
    4. Other Lymphoid Organs p 694

  2. Defense Mechanisms p. 696

    1. Nonspecific Immunity p. 697
    2. Specific Immunity p. 700
    3. Lymphocytes p. 701

  3. Functions of B Lymphocytes p. 701

    1. Antibodies p. 702
    2. The Complement System p. 703
    3. Local Inflammation p. 706

  4. Active and Passive Immunity p. 708

    1. Active Immunity and the Clonal Selection Theory p. 708
    2. Passive Immunity p. 710
    3. Monoclonal Antibodies p. 711

  5. Functions of T Lymphocytes p. 712

    1. Thymus p. 712
    2. Killer, Helper, and Suppressor T Lymphocytes p. 712
    3. Interactions between Antigen-Presenting Cells and T Lymphocytes p. 714
    4. Immunological Tolerance p. 717

  6. Tumor Immunology p.718

    1. Immunotherapy for Cancer p. 718
    2. Natural Killer Cells p. 719
    3. Effects of Aging and Stress p. 719

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