The Japanese word for Japan is æ¥æ¬, which is pronounced Nippon or Nihon and literally means the origin of the sun. The earliest record of the name Nihon appears in the Chinese historical records of the Tang dynasty, the Old Book of Tang.
Primary versus Secondary Immune Response The primary immune response occurs the first time that the immune system comes in contact with the antigen.
23. Distinguish between antigen and antibody. Antigens are substances that provoke an immune response (they're the ultimate target for the immune system). Antibodies are simply proteins that are secreted as a result of the antigen provoked immune response. In short, antigens cause the disease and antibodies cure it.24.ntigens are substances that provoke an immune response (they're the ultimate target for the immune system). Antibodies are simply proteins that are secreted as a result of the antigen provoked immune response. In short, antigens cause the disease and antibodies cure it. 24.