3.6 Specefic Flashcards

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What isa antigen

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They are a type of protein that are found on the surface of a pathogen

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How do Lymphocytes respond to specific antigens

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The membrane receptor is specific for one antigen on the invading pathogen

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3
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What is clonal selection theory

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When Lymphocytes duplicate with the same antibody

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How does a B lymphocyte respond to invading pathogens

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They produce antibodies which bind to antigens inactivating the pathogen

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5
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What causes an allergy

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When B Lymphocytes respond to antigens on substances that are harml to the body

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What causes an autoimmune disease

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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

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What Is an example of a uto immune disease

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Type 1 diabetes

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