Immune response Flashcards
1
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Definition of immune response
A
The body’s response to an anitgen
involves activation of T and B lymphocytes
= production of
ANITBODIES MEMORY CELLS AND LONG TERM IMMUNITY
2
Q
Define Antigen
A
A molecules (protein or glycoprotein) recognised as non self by the immune system, and prvokes an immune response
3
Q
Define anitobdy
A
A protein released by B lymphocytes in response to ANITGEN
capable of NEUTRALISING effects of antigen
