Specialisation of Antibodies Flashcards
1
Q
What are antigens?
A
Microorganisms unique markers on their surface
2
Q
What do White Blood Cells produce to fight off infection?
A
White blood cells produce antibodies specific to the marker they need to attack.
3
Q
What do some white blood cells do after infection?
A
Some white blood cells act as memory cells as they ‘remember’ the antigens and are able to produce antibodies quicker if the body is reinfected.
4
Q
What is the term that also can be used to describe white blood cell’s memories?
A
It is known as natural immunity and it protects that particular individual in the future
