Immune Response Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first step in the immune response? (Hint - antigen)
A
Complementary antibody on the B cell takes in the antigen
2
Q
What is the second step of the immune response? (Hint - activates)
A
B cell collides with the T cell receptors which activates B cell for colonal selection
3
Q
What is the third step of the immune response?
A
B cells under go mitosis and produce plasma cells and memory cells
4
Q
What’s do plasma cells do?
A
Produce antibodies
5
Q
What do memory cells do?
A
Reproduce rapidly
6
Q
Why are memory cells important?
A
So if the same antigen returns it can quickly release the complementary antibodies
