Antibodies
What is is the predominant antibody found in the bloodstream
immunoglobulin G
what are the three T cells
Helper, Regulatory, cytotoxic
what are the main organs in the lymphatic system
Bone marrow, spleen, tonsils, adenoids, thymus, and lymph nodes
what are the antigen presenting cells
B cells, macrophages, and dendritic cells
Which type of lymphocyte defends the body against intracellular pathogens such as viruses inside cells?
A. B lymphocytes
B. T lymphocytes
C. Neutrophils
D. Mast cells
T lymphocytes
Where are B and T lymphocytes developed
T: Starts in red bone marrow then goes to thymus
B: just in thymus
What is the difference between exogenous and endogenous antigens
exogenous: found on microorganisms that multiply outside the cells of the body
endogenous: produced by pathogens multiplying inside the body's cells
True or false: Plasma B cells can can live for months or years in circulation
false
what are the processes in which the body eliminates lymphocytes
Clonal deletion through apoptosis