White blood cells Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What do phagocytes do
A
engulf pathogens
2
Q
How does Phagocytosis work
A
A white blood cell detects chemicals released by the pathogen.It then moves toward the pathogen and engulfs it. Enzymes in the cell then kill the pathogen
3
Q
What do antibodies do
A
Kill the pathogen that they are specific to
4
Q
How do antibodies work
A
They kill the pathogen that they are specific to
5
Q
What are antibodies
A
They are protein molecules specific to a pathogen
6
Q
What do antitoxins do
A
They neutralise the pathogens toxins
7
Q
What produces antibodies
A
B lymphocytes
