2. Which of the following scenarios is being defended primarily by the innate an

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2. Which of the following scenarios is being defended primarily by the innate and adaptive systems respectively: Give reason(s) for each of your choice (2pts) 1A. Sue is given a kidney transplant which is showing signs of rejection 1B. Jane complained of having a red, painful swelling on her right arm. 3. Janet's daughter appeared to be healthy until about 6 months, when she began to develop severe bacterial infections, one after the other. Those were soon followed by viral infections, constant colds and flu. After a series of tests the doctor told Janet that her daughter has SCID severe immunodeficiency syndrome. The doctor told Janet that best chance of to saving the baby's life is a bone marrow transplant. Based on your knowledge of immune system anatomy and physiology: (2pts) (a) Explain why it took so long (6 months) before the baby's immune disorder become apparent? (b) Explain how the bone marrow transplant might help the baby.

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Kidney transplant rejection is an adaptive immune response via cellular immunity mediated by killer T cells inducing apoptosis of the target cells, and also humoral immunity caused due to activated B cells. Generally, different types of organ tissues tend to different types of rejection mechanisms.

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