immunology Flashcards
what are the functions of the lyphatic system
immunity
transport and absorption of fats and fatty acids
drainage of tissue
name secondary lymphoid organs
lyph nodes
spleen
MALT-mucosal associated lymphoid tissue
what are primary lymphoid organs
bone marrow
thymus
where do B cells and T cells originate and recieve their early training
primary lymphoid organs
what is the function of the spleen
primary function is to filter the blood
how does blood enter the spleen
from the splenic artery
where are B cells produced
bone marrow
what do B cells mature into
plasma cells
what is the function of plasma cells
responsible for antibody production
what is an epitope
characteristic shapes that sit on the surface of antigens indicating they are foreign
what is the purpose of antibody heavy chains
they define classes of Ig
how do B cells become activated
with the help of T cells
