Disease Flashcards

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The two types of leukocytes:

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Lymphocytes and phagocytes

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2
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What are erythrocytes

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Red blood cells

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Two types of phagocyte

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Monocyte and macrophage

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What is phagocytosis

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Macrophage engulfs bacteria, digests it using lysosomes and produces an antigen presenting cell

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Two types of lymphocyte

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B cells and T cells

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What happens in Clonal selection

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Correct T cell recognises threat (complementary receptor fit) and so connects to antigen

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What are leukocytes?

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White blood cells

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