immunity Flashcards
1
Q
what are lymphocytes
A
a type of white blood cell
2
Q
what is a pathogen
A
a disease causing microorganism
3
Q
what is immune recognition
A
when a lymphocyte with the correct cell surface protein binds to a pathogen
4
Q
what is phagocytosis
A
the process in which a phagocyte moves towards, engulfs and digests a pathogen using enzymes
5
Q
what are 2 non-specific types of immunity
A
phagocytosis and physical barriers eg skin
6
Q
what are 2 specific types of immunity
A
cell mediated and humoral response
