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The cells responsible for the many aspects of immune response are leukocytes, which originate in hematopoiesis. The effector cells of immunity are members of the lymphoid, myeloid, and mononuclear systems. The lymphoid system consists of the lymphocytes, the cells most centrally involved in the expression of immunity. The myeloid group contains the polymorphonuclear granulocytes, while the mononuclear system consists of the monocytes and tissue macrophages. The myeloid and mononuclear systems are frequently referred to collectively as the reticuloendothelial system (RES), classically defined as consisting of those cells that exhibit phagocytic behavior. An understanding of the origins and characteristics of the cells of the lymphoid system and RES is essential to understanding immune responses.
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Ryan, A.F. (1984). Cells and Tissues of Immunity. In: Poliquin, J.F., Ryan, A.F., Harris, J.P. (eds) Immunobiology of the Head and Neck. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-5582-0_1
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