Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings
Figure 6-3 A Cervical Vertebra (Superior View)
Use Figure 6-3 to identify the labeled part.
-The ridges that can be felt along the backbone, on the dorsal aspect of the body, are produced by the
Definitions:
Red Pulp
A component of the spleen consisting of blood-filled venous sinuses and splenic cords, involved in the filtration of blood and removal of old or damaged red blood cells.
Spleen
An organ involved in the production and removal of blood cells and part of the immune system.
Innate Immunity
A part of the immune system that provides immediate defense against infection but does not confer long-lasting or protective immunity to the host.
Adaptive Immunity
The component of the immune system that is characterized by memory and specificity, allowing for an enhanced response to subsequent encounters with antigens.
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