4.1 Non-Specific Defence Flashcards
1
Q
Advantageous death of an infectious cell
A
Apoptosis
2
Q
Category of defence proteins secreted from cells, involved in signalling to other cells
A
Cytokines
3
Q
Substance released by mast cells that causes the inflammatory response
A
Histamine
4
Q
Response to damage or infection involving vasodilation and cytokines release
A
Inflammatory response
5
Q
Cells that produce histamine in response to tissue damage
A
Mast cells
6
Q
Cell that releases cytokines and can cause apoptosis in infected cells
A
Natural Killer (NK) cells
7
Q
General response to infection, including phagocytosis
A
Non-specific defence
