Immune System Flashcards
1
Q
Specific immune system
A
Lymphocytes
-produce specific antibodies to bind to the antigens on the pathogen
-produce antitoxins, specifically shaped to the toxin
2
Q
Non- Specific immune system
A
Phagocytes
-engulf pathogens
3
Q
Vaccines
A
-Injected with dead/ weakened form of the pathogen
-exposure to the pathogen stimulates an immune response as pathogens have antigens that trigger antibodies to be produced by lymphocytes, leading to the destruction of the pathogen
-memory lymphocytes are produced to cause a secondary response in the event of infection by the same pathogen again
