Immune Response Flashcards
1
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What is the specific Immune response
A
- it is specific to a particular type of pathogen
2
Q
What is an antibody?
A
- a protein produced by white blood cells that is complementary to a specific antigen
3
Q
What is an antigen?
A
- a protein found on the surface of a cell/virus that is recognised by the immune system as self/non-self
4
Q
Where are antigens found?
A
- on the surface of cells including those in your body.
5
Q
Does each person have a unique combination of antigens on the surface of their body cells?
A
- yes, each person have a unique combination of antigens on the surface of their body cells
6
Q
What are antigens recognised as?
A
- They are recognised as self or non-self by the cells of the immune system
7
Q
What can happen to cells with non-self antigens?
A
- They will be attacked and destroyed by the specific immune system
