Immuno cells Flashcards
primary phagocytic cells
granulocyte/mononuclear cells
participate in antigen presentation and induction of immune system
macrophages
process of phagocytosis
chemotaxis, adherence, engulfment, phagosome formation and fusion, digestion and destruction
directly kills virus infected cells
T lymphocytes
wbc, defense against infection
leukocytes
produces y shaped antibodies
B lymphocytes
aka immunoglobulins that destroy antigens
antibody
foreign -fungi bacte or virus
antigen
antigen-allergies
allergen
antigenecity no protein substances
haptens
production of antibodies
inhalation or ingestion, response to infections, artificially injected (vaccines)
class of antibody found in mucosal areas and secretions that prevent colonization by pathogens
IgA
class of antibody that functions as an antigen receptor on B cells
IgD
class of antibody that binds to allergens and triggers histamine
IgE
class of antibody that composes the majority of antibody-based immunity
IgG