Immunology Flashcards
What is specific immunity?
Specific immunity lasts longer because memory cells form after activation of B and T cells which causes clonal expansion.
What do T helper cells/lymphocytes do?
T helper cells/ lymphocytes produce cytokines which direct immune response
What are cytotoxic killer T cells?
Releases cytotoxic proteins in infected cell causing it to be destroyed
What are white blood cells called?
Leukocytes
What is the neutrophil?
The neutrophil helps phagocytosis by having receptors to antibodies
What are neutrophils, monocytes and macrophages part of?
Non - specific immune response
What are complement proteins?
Group of molecules found in the serum whose roles are to:
- control inflammation
- removal of immune complexes
Dendritic cells present antigens to T cells to cause what?
Adaptive (specific) immunity.
