antigens Flashcards
1
Q
lymphocytes
A
they are made when in the fetus (only have self cells)
they are complementary to the antigens on the self cells that die, the production will be suppressed to prevent lymphocytes from attacking own cells
2
Q
antigens
A
proteins that generate an immune response by lymphocyte cells when detected in the body
coated on the surface of cells
enables them to identify pathogens, cells from other organisms of the same species, abnormal body cells and toxins
3
Q
identifying self/non- self cells
A
