9. Immune system Flashcards
______ _ _____ secrete a________.
Helper T cells secrete antibodies.
M__________ contain l________ which contain d________ e______.
Macrophages contain lysosomes which contain digestive enzymes.
Eosinophils:
A type of WBC implicated in numerous inflammatory processes, especially allergic disorders.
Natural killer cells:
Kill cells infected with a given virus
Functions of the lymphatic system:
[1]
Removal of excess fluid from tissues
[2]
Defending the body against pathogenic organism
Lymph is moved through lymphatic vessels because of:
Skeletal muscle contraction
The lymphocyte responsible for A.M.I (________ - ________ - ________) is ______ _ __________
The lymphocyte responsible for A.M.I (antibody - mediated - immunity) is killer T lymphocyte
Neutrophils:
[1]
Is the first cell types to travel to the site of an infection
[2]
It helps fight infection by ingesting microorganisms and releasing enzymes that kill the microorganisms.
Antigens:
Are secreted by plasma cells
They only react with B lymphocytes
They cause the production non-specific antibodies, i.e., antibodies that bond up to 1000 different types of antigens