Immune System Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
Template answer for how immune system protects from disease / illness (8)
A
- kills bacteria by:
- phagocytosis:
- (white blood cells — called phagocytes — engulf pathogens)
- lymphocytes:
- produce antibodies
- which bond to antigens
- create memory cells
2
Q
How do memory cells work
A
- memory cells = memory lymphocyte cells
- stay in blood stream for a long time
- recognize same pathogen’s antigen quickly
- allowing for faster secondary immune response
- faster and stronger production of antibodies
