Immunology Flashcards
1
Q
Innate immunity is also known as…
A
Non-specific immunity
2
Q
Acquired immunity is also known as…
A
Adaptive immunity
3
Q
What is the role of cytokines?
A
They modify cell behaviour, causing them to become pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory
4
Q
The primary lymphatic organs are…
A
The thymus & red bone marrow
5
Q
The secondary lymphatic organs are…
A
Lymphatic nodules/follicles, lymph nodes & spleen
6
Q
What are the three groups of tonsils?
A
Lingual, pharyngeal & palatine
7
Q
What is the difference between natural killer cells and natural killer T cells?
A
Natural killer T cells require activation / natural killer cells don’t need activation
8
Q
What is the role of T cells?
A
They initiate differentiation of B cells into plasma cells
