Phagocytosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is a pathogen?
A
A microorganism that causes disease and triggers an immune responce.
2
Q
What is an antigen?
A
Glycoprotein which stimulates an immune response.
3
Q
What is the model answer for phagocytosis?
A
-Phagocyte recognises antigen
-Pathogen is engulfed into a phagosome.
-Lysosome fuses with phagosome to form a phagolysosome.
-Lysosome enzymes hydrolyse pathogens.
-Antigens from pathogen may be presented on the surface of the cell.
