cells of adaptive immune system Flashcards
1
Q
what are the cells of the adaptive immune system
A
lymphocytes specifically B cells and T cells
2
Q
what are B cells responsible for
A
humoral immunity mediated by circulating antibodies (immunoglobins)
3
Q
what does humoral immunity mean
A
it produces antigen specific antibodies
(antibodies specific to that antigen)
4
Q
what are T cells responsible for
A
cell mediated immunity; kills target directly or stimulate activity of other leukocytes
5
Q
what are t-cells stimulated or driven by
A
mature t-cells in response to that antigen
