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1
Q

what do 1* lymphoid tissues do

A

produce WBCs

2
Q

what do 2* lymphoid tissues do

A
  • filter lymph and blood for dead cells, antigen and pathogens
  • monitor ECF contents
3
Q

epitope

A

part of an antigen recognised by the immune system

4
Q

where are complement proteins produced

A

liver

5
Q

how are complement proteins activated

A

directly or indirectly by pathogens

6
Q

what are cytokines

A

small proteins and peptides produced in response to infection, inflammation and tissue damage

7
Q

what do cytokines do

A

modulate cell behaviour and play a role in immune coordination

8
Q

interferon function

A

anti-viral activity

9
Q

TNF-alpha function

A

pro-inflammatory

10
Q

chemokines function

A

control and direct cell migration

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