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Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
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The major components of the adaptive immune system and also describe the functioning of each.

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The adaptive immune response is generated after 3-4 days of pathogen exposure and targets the specific pathogen. The adaptive immune response has two components: Lymphocytes which are T-cell and B-cells, and lymphoid organs which are thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, and tonsil.

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