Chapter 4 - Defense

Question 1

Antigens

Answer 1

substance that stimulates the production of antibodies

Question 2

Inflammation

Answer 2

a reaction of the body to an infection, commonly characterised by heat, redness, swelling and pain

Question 3

Lymphocytes

Answer 3

small, mononuclear white blood cells present in large numbers in lymphoid tissues and circulating in blood and lymph. They combat microbial invasion, fight cancer and neutralise toxic chemicals.

Question 4

B Lymphocytes

Answer 4

a type of lymphocyte that produces antibodies that assist in the destruction of invading pathogens; also known as plasma cells

Question 5

T Lymphocytes

Answer 5

type of lymphocyte that destroys invading pathogens by attacking them

Question 6

Memory Cells

Answer 6

cells that may be formed from lymphocytes after infection with a pathogen — they ‘remember’ each specific pathogen encountered and are able to mount a strong and rapid response if that pathogen is detected again