Immunology Flashcards
1
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Cells involved in innate immunity
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Macrophages
Neutrophils
2
Q
Cells involved in adaptive immunity
A
Lymphocytes
3
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Role of innate immune system
A
Body’s first line of defense
4
Q
Phagocytosis
A
Triggered when phagocyte recognises a foreign cell
5
Q
Primary lymphoid organs
A
Thymus
Bone marrow
Foetal liver
6
Q
Secondary
A
Lymph nodes
Spleen
7
Q
B-lymphocytes in immunity
A
Differentiate to form plasma cells which synthesise antibodies specifically designed for use against the detected antigen
