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    Immune System

    What is a specialist in immunology called?The Immune System

      immunologist. The emergence of AIDS in the 1980s has prompted extensive research and an expanded understanding of the immune system.

    Which organ is NOT part of the immune system?The Immune System

      Brain.

    Which part of the body does NOT contain lymph nodes?The Immune System

      Feet. Lymph nodes provide one of the most important defense mechanisms for the body.

    What type of immunity is developed through exposure to a disease?The Immune System

      Acquired active immunity. In acquired active immunity, antibodies are produced that protect the body upon second exposure.

    What is a substance that can cause a person to become sensitive to, and produce antibodies against it?The Immune System

      Antigen. A complement destroys dangerous {cells;} humor is watery fluid {in;} the {body;} thymosin is a hormone found in the thymus gland.

    What common allergic disorder was named for the illness first described in those exposed to the farmlands of England?The Immune System

      Hay fever. It was origianlly called 'farmer's lung' and was caused by an allergic reaction to the fungi and spores in the hay.

    What is the largest lymphoid structure?The Immune System

      Spleen. The spleen is located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen, behind the stomach. Red blood cells are filtered through the spleen, where old blood cells are destroyed.

    Is a monocyte a red or white blood cell?The Immune System

      White . A monocyte is a white blood cell found in lymph nodes, the spleen, and bone marrow. It is a phagocytic cell that engulfs and kills bacteria and plays a role in killing tumor cells.

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