Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
What is it called when self-tissue is perceived as foreign or dangerous?
A
AUTO-IMMUNITY
2
Q
What is an example of a microbe?
A
BACTERIA, VIRUSES etc
3
Q
What does an antimicrobial substance do?
A
TENDS TO KILL OR DAMAGE MICROBES
4
Q
What is the name given to a large molecule that elicits specific response from hosts?
A
ANTIGEN
5
Q
What is the specific discrete component of an antigen that attracts immune responses called?
A
EPITOPE
