Lymphatic/Immune Flashcards
1
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What are the main types of immune cells?
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T-cells: Attack infected cells.
B-cells: Make antibodies.
Macrophages: Eat pathogens.
Dendritic cells: Present antigens to T-cells.
2
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What are the two types of immunity?
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Innate: General defense (e.g., skin, inflammation).
Acquired: Specific, develops after exposure (e.g., antibodies, vaccines).
3
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What are the main types of anemia?
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Iron-deficiency: Low iron.
Pernicious: Low vitamin B12.
Hemolytic: RBC destruction.
Aplastic: Bone marrow failure.
4
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What’s the difference between antibodies and antigens?
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Proteins that fight infections.
Foreign invaders that trigger immune response
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