White Blood Cells Flashcards
1
Q
How does the body protect itself
A
Tears- antiseptic
Skin- barrier
Stomach acid- hydrochloric acid
Cilia and mucus- traps bacteria
2
Q
What can white blood cells do
A
Ingest pathogens and destroy them
Produce antibiotics to destroy pathogens
Produce antitoxins to neutralise the toxins
3
Q
What do lymphocytes do
A
Produce antibodies to neutralise the pathogen
They leave memory cells invade you are reinfected
