Immunology (core) Flashcards
1
Q
Primary lymphoid organs
A
bone marrow and thymus
2
Q
First line of defence
A
non specific
3
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Second line of defence
A
non specific
4
Q
Third line of defence
A
specific/ acquired
5
Q
3 distinct microenvironment of lymph nodes
A
cortex ( outer, B cells found within follicles and germinal centre)
paracortex (middle layer, T cells )
medulla ( inside, mainly occupied by plasma cells)
6
Q
Neutrophil
A
most present WBC in blood , most in bone marrow until needed
7
Q
Macrophage
A
eats pathogens
8
Q
B cells
A
produce antibodies
9
Q
T cells
A
produce cytotoxins, pierces cells
10
Q
Compliment protein
A
in blood, soluble, provide pathogenic protection
