Immune System? Flashcards
What do B cells produce?
Memory cells
Plasma
Antibodies
How do antibodies attack antigens?
Surround antigen and waits for phagocyte
Non specific process
The phagocyte digests dangerous bacteria because of its antigen. The phagocyte then digests it by squirting enzymes in the vesicle.
Plasma produces…
Free antibodies
Memory cells?
They remember how to make B CELLS
Active natural
Phagocytes enter body in a natural manner
Active Artificial
Vaccination
Passive Natural
Placenta
Breast milk
Passive Artificial
You get a vaccination but you don’t make memory cells
Protective Mechanisms
Skin,nose hair, tears
What does it mean when it’s active?
Antibodies are produced in the person’s body
What is passive?
It’s when antibodies from another organism enter the person’s body
Defence barriers
Nose hair, sweat
