Cells of the Immune System Flashcards
1
Q
Most helper T cells express the surface protein
A
CD4
2
Q
Most cytotoxic T lymphocytes express the surface protein
A
CD8
3
Q
Phagocytes, including neutrophils and macrophages (primary function)
A
the primary function is to ingest and destroy
microbes and remove damaged tissues.
4
Q
Neutrophils are…
A
- the most abundant population of circulating white blood cells
- the principal cell type in acute inflammatory reactions