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What does the term 'memory' of the immune system mean?

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Memory cells (also called primed cells) are modified lymphocytes which are formed after first exposure of immune cells to specific antigen. These are stored in spleen and lymph nodes. These produce antibodies spontaneously when the same antigen invades the body and initiate secondary immune response of high intensity.
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