Immune System Study Guide Flashcards
exocytose histamine to promote vasodilation
Mast Cells
The first responders, which destroy bacteria via phagocytosis (endocytosis)
Neutrophil
destroy bacteria via phagocytosis (endocytosis); called monocytes when in the lymphatic vessels or blood vessels
Macrophages
can become memory cells or plasma cells that produce antibodies
B cells
(B lymphocytes)
destroy infected cells, cells with specific antigens, and cancer cells by exocytosing cytotoxic molecules
killer T cells
(cytotoxic T lymphocytes)
An ___ binds a specific ___ so the pathogen or infected cell can be destroyed or neutralized.
antibody, antigen
Active or passive immunity?
have chickenpox or received the varicella vaccine
Active
Active or passive immunity?
a baby receives antibodies from the mother’s breast milk
Passive
What type of immunity is this?
The shape of a virus’s antigen changes.
Host Defense Failure
What type of immunity is this?
Cat dander results in an asthma attack.
Hypersensitivity
What type of immunity is this?
A patient has rheumatoid arthritis.
autoimmunity
What type of immunity is this?
A corneal transplant is rejected.
Alloimmunity
