Biology 3.1.6 Flashcards
What are the Non-Specific Defence Systems of the Human Body? (4)
-Skin.
-Nose.
-Trachea & Bronchi.
-Stomach.
Which Component of the Blood is part of your Body’s Immune System?
White Blood Cells.
What are the types of WBC? (2)
-Lymphocytes.
-Phagocytes.
What Process occurs when a Pathogen enters your Body (what do the WBCs do)?
Phagocytosis.
The Process of Phagocytosis: (2)
-Pathogen detected. Lymphocytes secrete the necessary Antibodies/Antitoxins to disable the Pathogen via it’s specific Antigens.
-Phagocytes Ingest the disabled Pathogen.
What do Lymphocytes?
Secrete the necessary Antibodies/Antitoxins to disable Pathogens via their specific Antigens.
What do Phagocytes do?
Ingest the disabled Pathogen.
What shape are Antibodies produced by Lymphocytes?
Y-shaped.
What are Antibodies?
Y-shaped Proteins secreted by Lymphocytes.
What do Pathogens have all over their Surface?
Antigens.
What do Bacterial Pathogens Produce which make you feel unwell?
Toxins.
How do your Lymphocytes tackle Toxins?
By Secreting Antitoxins.
