Lymphatic System Flashcards
1
Q
Lymph Node
A
battlefield of bacteria and
WBC
2
Q
Inflamed Lymph Node
A
there is an infection in our body
3
Q
First Line of Defense
A
- First immune response is to expel
- Ex: vomiting
- If first line of defense cannot make
it, second line of defense will act
4
Q
Second Line of Defense
A
- Action of WBCs
- Signals the third line of defense
- Macrophages and Phagocytes will
release Cytokines (CD8) and
Interleukins (CD4)
5
Q
CD4 (Interleukins)
A
responsible to fight against infection
6
Q
CD8 (Cytokines)
A
fights cancer cells
7
Q
Third Line of Defense
A
- Adaptive immune system
- The action of T Cells, B Cells, Plasma cells, and Antibodies
- Stimulated when the disease is identified or specific
8
Q
Dendritic Cells
A
– acts as a bridge between innate and adaptive immune system
- Carries the antigen to certain WBC to initiate a response
9
Q
last one to act that
will fight infection
A
Antibodies