3rd line of defence Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of defence (3rd)?
A
Cell mediated defence (B cells)
2
Q
What do B cells do?
A
They produce antibodies specific to a certain pathogen
3
Q
What is important about B cells?
A
They have a memory that is generated when they are exposed to a previous pathogen to ensure subsequent exposures can be regulated by the antibody production.