Explain Briefly How Immunological Memory Operates in (A)the Short Term

question 61

Essay

Explain briefly how immunological memory operates in (A)the short term and (B)the long term.

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by supporting the hair cells that convert sound vibrations into electrical signals.

Receptor Potential

A type of graded potential that occurs in special sensory neurons, representing the transduction of sensory stimuli into electrical signals.

Taste Cells

Specialized cells within the taste buds that detect the chemical composition of food, leading to the sensation of taste.

Vestibular Projection Pathway

The network of neural pathways that transmit information from the vestibular system of the inner ear, involved in balance, to the brain.