Fun Facts
What happens when the second line of defence goes into overdrive?
It causes an autoimmune disease.
What is the key similarity between the first line of defence and the second line of defence? (Hint: It was in the powerpoint slides)
They are both non-specific.
What gland in the brain controls fevers?
Hypothalamus.
Who is the best prac group in 09SC1?
Mia, Hannah. D and Katherine
What is another name for the second line of defence?
The Innate Immune System
What is the difference between the kind of barriers used for the first line of defence and the second line of defence?
One is a physical barrier and the other is a chemical barrier.
What is phagocytosis?
It is the process where the phagocyte engulfs the pathogen.
Who in the prac group is an El Jannah baddie?
Hannah Dastyari
Do phagocytes have a memory?
No.
What is the difference between the phagocyte and lymphocyte in terms of how they kill pathogens?
Phagocytes are non specific and use phagocytosis to engulf the pathogen, whilst the lymphocyte has specific white blood cells that match to the antigens on the pathogen to get rid of it.
What is the response that involves a body part becoming red and warm?
The inflammatory response.
What TV show was Ms. Stolzi on two Saturdays ago?
Sunrise
What does macrophage mean in Greek?
Big Eater.
What is the difference in speed with the second line of defence and the third line of defence?
What chemical do damaged tissues release, which causes inflammation?
Histamine.
Who is Katherine's eternal enemy?
Mia's dad.
What do neutrophils do to kill off pathogens?
Self-implode
What is the difference in the cell's memories between the 2nd line and the 3rd line?
The 2nd has no memory and the 3rd does have memory
Why does histamine cause capillaries to become more permeable?
To allow immune cells to leak into tissues to fight pathogen.
What disease did Mia's character have in Bitlife?
Mad Cow disease