Cell cycle and immune response Flashcards
1
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helper T cells
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release chemical signals called cytokines which stimulate phagocytes and also activate specific B cells which then divide
2
Q
cytotoxic (killer) T cells
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•Secretes toxin called perforin - makes holes in cell surface membrane of cancerous/infected cell
•becomes freely permeable
•cell dies
3
Q
antibody
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cloned/identical plasma B cells (same tertiary structure)