Cells Flashcards
1
Q
Dendritic Cells:
A
- Engulf foreign bodies i.e. pathogens
- Present antigens from foreign bodies on
MHC II markers to T- Helper Cells
2
Q
Interferons/Cytokines:
A
- Signalling molecule i.e. cytokines
3
Q
Natural Killer Cells:
A
- Destroy self cells that
1) Have been infected
2) Have become cancerous - Cause the cell to undergo apoptosis
- Find antigen on MHC 1 (similarly to the adaptive cytotoxic T cell)
4
Q
Are neutrophils APC’s?
A
No.
They only have MHC 1
5
Q
What is a lymphocyte
A
A white blood cell that plays an important role in the immune system
- B cells
- T cells
- Natural Killer Cells
