The Immune System 531diseases? Relate this to the function of regulatory T
lymphocytes.- People with peanut allergies could go into anaphylactic
shock (chapter 14, section 14.7) if they are exposed to
peanuts in any form. Explain what this means and how it
occurs. - Identify some immunologically privileged sites in the body
and explain how immunological privilege is produced. How
does this relate to cancer, and what does it suggest about
possible treatments for cancer?
Test Your Quantitative Ability
Use figure 15.6 to answer the following questions regarding the
arrival of leukocytes to the site of a local inflammation.- Which leukocytes are the first and last to arrive?
- About how long does it take for the number of monocytes to
peak? - About how long does it take for neutrophils to reach half
their final number? - About how long does it take for T lymphocytes to peak in
number?
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