9. Immune system Flashcards

1
Q

______ _ _____ secrete a________.

A

Helper T cells secrete antibodies.

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2
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M__________ contain l________ which contain d________ e______.

A

Macrophages contain lysosomes which contain digestive enzymes.

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3
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Eosinophils:

A

A type of WBC implicated in numerous inflammatory processes, especially allergic disorders.

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4
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Natural killer cells:

A

Kill cells infected with a given virus

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5
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Functions of the lymphatic system:

A

[1]
Removal of excess fluid from tissues

[2]
Defending the body against pathogenic organism

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6
Q

Lymph is moved through lymphatic vessels because of:

A

Skeletal muscle contraction

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7
Q

The lymphocyte responsible for A.M.I (________ - ________ - ________) is ______ _ __________

A

The lymphocyte responsible for A.M.I (antibody - mediated - immunity) is killer T lymphocyte

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8
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Neutrophils:

A

[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.

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9
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Antigens:

A

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

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