cells
what are the 2 main types of phagocytes
Neutrophils and Macrophages
Filters blood and stores red blood cells
spleen
what happens when inflamation happens
it is characterized by redness and heat and it releases chemicals to attract healing cells
proteins that protect you when an unwanted substance enters your body
antibodies
What cell produces y-shaped antibodies?
B cells
Develop immunity to oral pathogens
tonsils
an antibody-mediated reaction that protects against extracellular pathogens like bacteria
Humoral responses
A type of white blood cell that surrounds and kills microorganisms, removes dead cells, and stimulates the action of other immune system cells
marcophage
What do helper T cells do?
Activate immune response
What are the 3 physical first line of defense
skin, mucous membrane and enzymes
an immune response primarily driven by T cells that destroys infected cells, cancer cells, and intracellular pathogens
cell-mediated response
a type of lymphocyte that provide long-lasting immunity by remembering specific antigens they have previously encountered
Memory B cells
what do memory T cells provide
long-term protection
acting as filters for lymphatic fluid, trapping foreign substances like bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells.
lymph nodes
a cellular process for ingesting and eliminating particles larger than 0.5 μm in diameter
phagocytosis
A type of immune cell that can surround and kill microorganisms, ingest foreign material, and remove dead cells
phagocytes
a type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the body's immune system
lymphocytes
molecules or particles that trigger an immune response in the body.
what are antigens
What is the process called when there is pain, swelling, redness, and heat around the area
inflammation
where do b cells develope
in bone marrow