Identifying Molecules and Immune Categories Flashcards
1
Q
what type of molecules are antigens
A
unique molecules
2
Q
what are antigens recognized by
A
immune system
3
Q
where are self molecules located
A
surface of cells
4
Q
what are self molecules unique to
A
an individual
5
Q
where are non-self molecules located
A
on surface of foreign cells
6
Q
what are non-self molecules
A
recognition molecules
7
Q
during self-tolerance what does the immune system attack
A
abnormal or foreign cells
8
Q
during self-tolerance what does the immune system spare
A
body’s own cells
9
Q
what are the 2 categories of immunity
A
innate(nonspecific) immunity
adaptive (specific) immunity
