Cells of the immune system Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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Leukocytes (white blood cells)
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- Formed by hematopoiesis in bone marrow
- Starts with multipotent hematopoietic stem cells
- Cells develop into myeloid/lymphoid progenitor cells
2
Q
Contribute to innate response
A
Myeloid cells
3
Q
Types of myeloid cells
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Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Basophils
Mast cells
Monocytes
Dendritic cells
Macrophages
4
Q
Contribute to adaptive response
A
Lymphoid cells
5
Q
Types of lymphoid cells
A
NK cells (also innate)
B cells
T cells
6
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Classification of immune cells
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- Phagocytes
- Granulocytes
- Antigen presenting cells
