Role of following cells play in the second and third line of defense? Flashcards
1
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Phagocytes
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Engulfs and absorbs bacteria in the body.
2
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Macrophages
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A type of white blood cell that kills and detects harmful bacteria. Present antigens to T- cells and release cytokines.
3
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Plasma B- cells
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Secrete antibodies in response to antigen interaction.
4
Q
Helper T- cells
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Stimulate killer T- lymphocytes, macrophages, and B- cells to make immune responses.
5
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Killer T- lymphocytes
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Find and destroy infected T- cells that have been taken over by bacteria.
6
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Memory B- cells
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Remember the same pathogen for faster antibody production in future infections.
