Match the following terms with their meanings below:
-Mass of lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx
A)acquired immunity
B)adenoids
C)antigen
D)axillary nodes
E)B cell
F)cervical nodes
G)cytokines
H)cytotoxic T cell
I)dendritic cell
J)helper T cell

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The adenoids are a mass of lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx that help to protect against infection.

C)antigen
 An antigen is a substance that triggers an immune response, either by activating B cells or T cells.

D)axillary nodes
 Axillary nodes are lymph nodes located in the armpit region that help to filter lymphatic fluid coming from the upper limbs.

E)B cell
 B cells are a type of white blood cell that produce antibodies to help neutralize pathogens.

F)cervical nodes
 Cervical nodes are lymph nodes located in the neck region that help to filter lymphatic fluid coming from the head and neck.

G)cytokines
 Cytokines are molecules released by immune cells that help to regulate the immune response.

H)cytotoxic T cell
 Cytotoxic T cells are a type of T cell that can directly kill infected cells to help eliminate a pathogen from the body.

I)dendritic cell
 Dendritic cells are specialized immune cells that help to activate T cells and other immune cells by presenting antigens.

J)helper T cell
 Helper T cells are a type of T cell that help to activate and coordinate the immune response, including by activating B cells and cytotoxic T cells.

Match the Following Terms with Their Meanings Below