Histology of Immune System: Immunity Flashcards
1
Q
Name the phagocytes
A
Macrophages
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
2
Q
What type of cells kill cancer/ virus infected cells?
A
Natural killer cells
3
Q
What name is given to immunity involving B lymphocytes?
A
Humoral Immunity
4
Q
What do B lymphocytes mature into?
A
Plasma cells
5
Q
What is the role of this mature cells?
A
Secrete antibodies
6
Q
How do B cells become activated?
A
Antigen binding to a receptor on the specific B lymphocyte
7
Q
What happens to some Activated B cells?
A
Proliferate into memory B cells
8
Q
What is the role of cytotoxic T lymphocytes>?
A
Attacks foreign cells directly
9
Q
How does the cytotoxic t lymphocyte perform this funciton?
A
Binds to antigen presenting cells
Perforates cell membrane
Signals cell to undergo apoptosis
