Immunology: Glossary Flashcards
1
Q
what do 1* lymphoid tissues do
A
produce WBCs
2
Q
what do 2* lymphoid tissues do
A
- filter lymph and blood for dead cells, antigen and pathogens
- monitor ECF contents
3
Q
epitope
A
part of an antigen recognised by the immune system
4
Q
where are complement proteins produced
A
liver
5
Q
how are complement proteins activated
A
directly or indirectly by pathogens
6
Q
what are cytokines
A
small proteins and peptides produced in response to infection, inflammation and tissue damage
7
Q
what do cytokines do
A
modulate cell behaviour and play a role in immune coordination
8
Q
interferon function
A
anti-viral activity
9
Q
TNF-alpha function
A
pro-inflammatory
10
Q
chemokines function
A
control and direct cell migration
