The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between humoral immune system and cell mediated immune system. Differences # Humoral Immune System: 1. The humoral immune system consists of B-cells, which originate in the bone marrow and mature in the bone marrow. 2. B-cells can produce antibodies, but need exposure to foreign antigens to do so. 3. Antibodies are [...]
Specific defense mechanism is the ability of the body to develop immunity against specific pathogens, toxins or foreign things. This is possible by a special immune system that produces antibodies and/or activated lymphocytes that attack and destroy specific invading organisms or toxins. Specific defense mechanisms are also referred to as adaptive or acquired immunity (Table 1). Organisms that possess an [...]
Organ and tissue transplantation is an important treatment procedure. The tissue or organ transplanted is called a transplant or graft. The organism from which the transplant is taken is called a donor, while the individual on whom it is done is called a recipient. Antigens present in the RBC are also found widely in other cells of the body. Apart [...]