immunity Flashcards
1
Q
what detects the pathogens?
A
phagocyte antigens on the white blood cells
2
Q
how does the phagocyte destroy the pathogen
A
it engulfs it
3
Q
2 types of white blood cells
A
B-cells (B-lymphocytes)
T-cells (T-lymphocytes)
4
Q
B-lymphocytes
A
produce antibodies that bind to the antigen killing the pathogen carrying it
5
Q
T-lymphocytes
A
activates B-cells when signalled by phagocyte
