Immune Response Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of neutrophils?
A
To engulf and destroy bacteria
2
Q
What are B cells?
A
B lymphocytes that produce anytibodies
3
Q
What are natural killer cells?
A
lymphocytes that recognize viruses and releases chemicals to destroy them
4
Q
What is another name for antibodies?
A
immunoglobins (Ig)
5
Q
What is IgM?
A
antibodies produced the first time the body is exposed to a virus or bacteria
6
Q
What is IgG?
A
Antibodies that provide active immunity
7
Q
What is IgA?
A
antibodies found in body secretions
8
Q
What is the most abundant immunoglobin?
A
IgG
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