immune system and disease Flashcards
1
Q
antigen
A
chemical found on surface of cell
2
Q
antibody
A
chemical made by the lymphocytes, complementary to specific antigen
3
Q
communicable disease
A
infectious disease
4
Q
non-communicable disease
A
cannot be transferred to another organism
5
Q
vector
A
organism that transfers a disease
6
Q
Schleimhaut
A
mucous membrane
7
Q
mucous membrane as barrier
A
traps pathogens & contains antimicrobial enzymes
8
Q
why does the skin have a low pH
A
inhibits growth of pathogens
9
Q
what happens during inflammation
A
increased permeability of blood vessels –> leaks in surrounded area –> pathogens isolated
vasodilation
10
Q
innate immune response
A
non-specific immune response
