Mixed Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two main two cell types involved in immune response
A
B&T
2
Q
What are the two features that hallmarks of the immune response
A
Memory and specificity
3
Q
Failure to destinguish self from non self can result in
A
Autoimmune disease
4
Q
What is true concerning primary immune response
A
It is usually ineffective in eliminating antigen
5
Q
What are the two types of immune response
A
Antibody mediated (humoral) and cell mediated
6
Q
Describe immune response
A
Many types of cells are involved in the immune response
7
Q
What characteristics makes a substance an antigen?
A
Being foreign to the body ( non self)
8
Q
What is not one of the first lines of defence against invading pathogens?
A
T cell receptors
