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Disruptions in the Immune System

By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:

1. Disruptions in the Immune System

Disruptions in the Immune System

2. Disruptions in the Immune System (2)

Disruptions in the Immune System (2)

3. Disruptions in the Immune System (3)

Disruptions in the Immune System (3)

4. Disruptions in the Immune System (4)

Disruptions in the Immune System (4)

5. Disruptions in the Immune System (5)

Disruptions in the Immune System (5)

6. Disruptions in the Immune System (6)

Disruptions in the Immune System (6)

7. Disruptions in the Immune System (7)

Disruptions in the Immune System (7)

8. Key terms check

Which key term matches this definition?

leukocyte that responds to parasites and is involved in the allergic response

9. Key terms check

Which key term matches this definition?

small component of an antigen that is specifically recognized by antibodies, B cells, and T cells; the antigenic determinant

10. Key terms check

Which key term matches this definition?

protease that enters target cells through perforin and induces apoptosis in the target cells; used by NK cells and killer T cells

11. Key terms check

Which key term matches this definition?

cell of the adaptive immune system that binds APCs via MHC II molecules and stimulates B cells or secretes cytokines to initiate the immune response

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