IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

THE GOOD BAD AND UGLY OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Example of 3rd line of defense.
A
T cells and B cells reacting to pathogens
B
Phagocytes engulfing pathogens
C
Hydrochloric acid killing pathogens
D
Mucus and cilia catching pathogens
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The helper T-cell becomes activated when the cell encounters an antigen-presenting cell (APC). The helper T-cell stimulates B-cells to produce antibodies, tags the pathogen for phagocytic destruction by macrophages, and activates killer or cytotoxic T-cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is the body’s third line of defence against pathogens? The third level of your immune system consists of cells tailor-made to get rid of the specific microorganisms that have invaded your tissue. Special cells called dendritic cells are the liaison (point of communication) between innate and adaptive immunity.

Detailed explanation-3: -The third line of defence is called the immune response and is SPECIFIC. It involves the production of two types of lymphocytes (B and T cells) which are specific to the invading particle. They work together to attack the pathogen.

Detailed explanation-4: -The third line of defense are the specific lymphocytes that produce antibodies as part of the adaptive immune response.

Detailed explanation-5: -Innate immune cells are the body’s first line of defense. They quickly respond to foreign cells to fight infection, battle a virus or defend the body against bacteria. T-cells and B-cells react when invading organisms slip through that first line using a process called acquired immunity (or adaptive immunity).

Detailed explanation-6: -T cells can wipe out infected or cancerous cells. They also direct the immune response by helping B lymphocytes to eliminate invading pathogens. B cells create antibodies. B lymphocytes, also called B cells, create a type of protein called an antibody.

Detailed explanation-7: -Lymphocyte There are two main types of lymphocytes: B cells and T cells. The B cells produce antibodies that are used to attack invading bacteria, viruses, and toxins. The T cells destroy the body’s own cells that have themselves been taken over by viruses or become cancerous.

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