Section 6
Humoral Immune Response
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Clonal Selection and B-Cell Differentiation
B cells mature in the bone marrow, where they undergo VDJ recombination to produce unique receptors that do not react to self-antigens.
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Structure and Function of Antibodies
An antibody is a Y-shaped protein produced by B cells to identify and neutralize antigens in the body.
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Role of the Complement System in Immunity
The complement system is the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to remove pathogens from an organism.
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Immunological Memory
Immunological memory refers to the ability of B and T cells to produce long-lived memory cells that defend against specific pathogens.
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Major Histocompatibility Complex Antigens (Self-Antigens)
The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is a cell surface molecule that regulates interactions between white blood cells and other cells.