Week 9 (Immunity) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main function of the Immune System?
A
the body’s defence system against pathogens- detecting/ resisting invasion-
must distinguish between body’s own healthy cells/ tissues
2
Q
What are the Three layers of Immunity?
A
Physical Barriers- first line of defence, tears/ integument
Innate Immunity- immediate WBC response
Acquired Immunity- adaptive to level of invasion
3
Q
List all the Leucocytes
A
Neutrophils
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Basophils
Eosinophils
4
Q
What leucocytes are an Innate response? IMMEDIATE
A
Neutrophils
Monocytes
Eosinophils
Basophils
5
Q
What Leucocytes are an Acquired response? ADAPTIVE
A
Lymphocytes
