Introduction to Immunity Flashcards
1
Q
What are RBC
A
cells that carry oxygen
2
Q
What are WBC
A
Cells that fight infection
3
Q
What are platelets
A
Bits of membrane-enclosed cytoplasm that aid clotting
4
Q
What are the three types of white blood cells
A
Neutrophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes
5
Q
What are neutrophils
A
Uneven, mult-lobed cells that are most abundant. They are phagocytic cells that engulf microbes and bacteria
6
Q
What are lymphocytes
A
2 main types - B and T cells
* B produces antibodies
* T are helper cells
