Defense Against Pathogen + Nervous System Communication Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What causes increased dilation of capillaries, increased permeability of capillaries, and symptoms of inflammation?
A
Histamine
2
Q
What do phagocytes do?
A
Engulf foreign invaders
3
Q
Antigen
A
. Foreign molecule that triggers immune response
4
Q
Lymphocytes
A
B and T cells that have antigen receptors
5
Q
Where are antibodies found?
A
Surface of B cells and are secreted into body fluids
6
Q
Each individual has a unique collection of…
A
Major histocompatability complex glycoproteins
7
Q
Foreign antigen binds to a _______ Receptor
A
Complementary
8
Q
Effector cells
A
Short lived B and T cells that carry out the immune response
9
Q
Memory cells
A
Long lived B and T cells that provide active immunity
