Cell Mediated Immunity Flashcards
1
Q
What type of cells does cell mediated immunity involve?
A
T cells
2
Q
What is the purpose of cell mediated immunity?
A
Respond to foreign (non-self) antigens presented by phagocytes
3
Q
What happens to a T cell once bound to the phagocyte?
A
T cell is activated, MITOSIS occurs and it
can become 4 types of cell
4
Q
What is the role of cytotoxic t cells?
A
• Kill body cells that are infected with by ‘non self’ material
• They kill by making holes in the cell surface membrane using chemicals called perforins
• These allow water to rush into the cell causing it to burst
