1. How does the concept of immunological memory contribute to the effectiveness of vaccination and long-term immunity? Provide examples to illustrate your answer. 2. Explain how the immune system can recognize and target cancer cells. How does this recognition relate to the concept of "self" and "non-self"? 3. How does the immune system recognize and respond to transplanted organs? What strategies can be employed to prevent organ rejection in transplantation?

1. How does the concept of immunological memory contribute to the effectiveness of vaccination and long-term immunity? Provide examples to illustrate your answer. 2. Explain how the immune system can recognize and target cancer cells. How does this recognition relate to the concept of "self" and "non-self"? 3. How does the immune system recognize and respond to transplanted organs? What strategies can be employed to prevent organ rejection in transplantation?

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