immune system Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
what are the 3 things the immune system does against pathogens?
A
phagocytosis
produces antibodies
produces antitoxins
2
Q
how do antibodies work?
A
every pathogen has an antigen
antibodies bind and lock onto specific antigens
if pathogen infects again, antibodies are produced at a faster rate, leading to immunity
3
Q
what are antitoxins?
A
antitoxins bind to toxins released by bacteria and destroy them
