Immune system Flashcards
1
Q
What are the bodies defenses?
A
Skin
Inflammation
Fever
2
Q
What is the lymphatic system?
A
Another line of defence against invasion by microorganisms
3
Q
What is immunity?
A
The person has protection against a disease or condition
4
Q
What are antibodies?
A
Normal bodies substances that recognize abnormal substances and attacks those substances
5
Q
What are antigens?
A
Abnormal substances that caused the body to produce antibodies, which attacked the antigens
6
Q
What are phagocytes?
A
White blood cells that digest and destroy microorganisms
7
Q
What are lymphocytes?
A
White blood cells that produce antibodies that increases the response to infection
8
Q
What is acquired immuno deficiency syndrome?
A
AIDS
HIV attacks the bodies immune system and affects the bodies ability to fight infection
