Immune System Review Flashcards
What does the “Macrophage” do?
Devours invaders and launches immune system attack
What does the “Cytotoxic T Cell” do?
Destroys infected body cells before the virus has a chance to multiply
What does the “Memory Cell” do?
Makes immune responses faster next time invader comes around
What does the “Helper T Cell” do?
Coordinates immune system attack by recruiting and activating other immune system cells
What does the “Killer Cell” do?
Devours invaders or releases toxic chemicals that kills invaders
What does the “B Cell” do?
Tags invaders with antibodies so other immune system cells will know how to destroy them
What are the viruses pathogen symptoms?
Aches, Chills, Sneezing, Coughing
What are the Bacteria’s pathogen symptoms?
Red, Swollen, Itchy, Scar, Throat
What are the parasites’ pathogen symptoms?
Diarrhea
What are the funguses pathogen symptoms?
Itchy, Scaley Feet
Name all 5 basic steps in an immune response to fight off pathogens
- Identify The Invaders
- Call For Help
- Tag The Invaders
- Destroy The Invaders
- Remember The Invaders
What is the name of the “Flag”?
Antigen
What is in a Vaccination?
Dead or Weakened forms of a pathogen
What structures are found in blood which are part of your body’s immune system?
White Blood Cells
What is our First line of Defence?
Our Skin
