Immunity Flashcards
1
Q
Function of red blood cells
A
Transport oxygen for aerobic respiration
contain haemoglobin
2
Q
Function of white blood cells
A
To fight against disease and illnesses
3
Q
Lymphocyte
A
- specific
- creates antibodies to destroy antigens
- creates memory cells
4
Q
Phagocyte
A
- non specific
- engulfs pathogens
- via phagocytosis
5
Q
memory cells
A
- remain in the blood after the first immune response
- increase the production and rate of production of antibodies
- so that pathogen is destroyed quicker
