Human Bio Unit 1 - Phagocytes Flashcards
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Q
What helps phagocytes bind to pathogens?
A
Receptors that bind it to the pathogen that matches that receptor
1
Q
Chemotaxis
A
Phagocytes attracted by chemicals from the pathogen
2
Q
2 types of phagocyte
A
Macrophage
Neutrophil
3
Q
How phagocyte fights infection
A
Engulfs the pathogen
Digestive enzymes are released to break down the pathogen
Expels left overs of pathogen
4
Q
How do Neutrophils attack bacteria?
A
Phagocytosis
5
Q
A phagocyte smells chemicals and jumps in a taxi which takes him to the pathogen. What is this?
A
Chemotaxis
