B Lymphocytes Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What do b lymphocytes do?
A
Respond to specific antigens on invading pathogens
2
Q
What are antigens
A
Antigens are molecules/proteins on the surface of cells
3
Q
What membrane does antigens have
A
They have a single membrane receptor for one antigen
4
Q
What does antigen binding result in
A
Antigen binding results in repeated divisions
5
Q
Clonal population…
A
Clonal population of identical lymphocytes produce antibodies against antigens
6
Q
What shape are antibodies
A
Antibodies are y shaped proteins
7
Q
What do antibodies become bound to
A
Antibodies become bound to antigen inactivating the pathogen
8
Q
Antigen
A
Antigen-antibody complex
9
Q
Hypersensitive
A
Hypersensitive response can lead to an allergic reaction
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