Immune system Flashcards
1
Q
WBC:RBC ratio
A
1 leukocyte for every 1000 RBC
2
Q
neutrophils
A
mainly attack bacteria
3
Q
eosinophils
A
attack parasites and are involved in allergic reactions
4
Q
basophils
A
involved in allergic responses
5
Q
from pluripotent to different cell types
A
pluripotent > HSC (only produces blood cells) > either CLP (produces lymphocytes) or CMP> GMP (granulocytes) or NEP (platelets)
6
Q
igA
A
on surface of mucosal membrane
respiratory system
7
Q
igM
A
short term immunity
first few days after vaccine
8
Q
igG
A
long term immunity
9
Q
igE
A
allergic reaction
10
Q
hybridoma
A
fused tumour cells and plasma cells
11
Q
naive T cells
A
never seen infection before
