white blood cells Flashcards
1
Q
why do we need white blood cells
A
because they fight off diseases and bacteria
2
Q
phagocytes
A
engulf and destroy microorganisms
3
Q
lymphocytes
A
produce antibodies
4
Q
what are antibodies
A
chemicals that make pathogens easier to destroy
5
Q
what is an antigen
A
protein on the outside of a microorganism that allows the white blood cells to identify the pathogen
6
Q
every microbe needs a specific antibody to bind to, T or F
A
TRUE
