Immunology Flashcards
1
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What are leukocytes?
A
White blood cells - cells of the immune system involve in defending the body against both infections diseases and foreign material.
2
Q
List the types of leukocytes
A
- lymphocytes
- neutrophils
- basophils
- monocytes
- Eosinophils
3
Q
Immunologic memory
A
ability of the immune system to respond more rapidly and effectively to pathogens that have been encountered previously - either by previous infection or by vaccination
- hallmark of adaptive immunity
4
Q
Key characteristics of the immune system
A
specificity, diversity, self regulation, redundancy, memory, self discrimination
5
Q
What is inflammation ?
A
A protective cellular and vascular connective tissue reactions to injurious insults
