3.6 Specefic Flashcards
What isa antigen
They are a type of protein that are found on the surface of a pathogen
How do Lymphocytes respond to specific antigens
The membrane receptor is specific for one antigen on the invading pathogen
What is clonal selection theory
When Lymphocytes duplicate with the same antibody
How does a B lymphocyte respond to invading pathogens
They produce antibodies which bind to antigens inactivating the pathogen
What causes an allergy
When B Lymphocytes respond to antigens on substances that are harml to the body
What causes an autoimmune disease
If the T- Lymphocytes doesn’t know the difference between the self and non self it will start destroying the healthy homes causing an autoimmune disease
What Is an example of a uto immune disease
Type 1 diabetes
