Overall Week 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Cells that assist in the co-ordination of the immune response are:
A
Helper T cells
2
Q
Compared to blood capillaries, lymphatic capillaries:
A
- are more porous
- start as blind ended tubes
- allow fluid to enter, but not to leave
- permit entry of cells and antigens
3
Q
What is the function of a neuroglia?
A
- support
- phagocytosis
- maintenance of blood brain barrier
- secretion of cerebrospinal fluid
4
Q
What best describes the actions of a drug that acts as an agonist?
A
Binds and acts as a receptor
5
Q
What provides specific immunity?
A
Cell-mediated immunity
6
Q
Compared with specific defences, non-specific defences:
A
Protect against different kinds of pathogens
7
Q
The primary function of the lymphatic system is:
A
Defending against pathogens and cancer cells
8
Q
What are lymphocytes?
A
Respond to specific antigens
9
Q
Neurotransmitters ready for release are stored in:
A
Presynaptic vesicles
