10 Questions
What type of antigens do invading germs carry?
Nonself-antigens
What is the primary function of cytokines in the immune system?
To communicate with other immune cells
What happens when the skin is broken and harmful substances enter the body?
The immune system's first barrier is breached, and immune cells respond
What type of immune cells begin to destroy invaders with a general attack?
Natural killer cells
What happens to dendritic cells when they engulf invaders and their nonself-antigens?
They become antigen-presenting cells (APCs)
What is the role of the immune system's first barrier, the skin?
To prevent harmful substances from entering the body
What type of immune response is triggered when the immune system recognizes nonself-antigens?
Innate immune response
What is the role of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) in the immune response?
To trigger an immune response
What happens when immune cells in the injured tissue respond to an invader?
They call other immune cells to help defend the body
What is the result of the immune cells' general attack on invading germs?
The invaders are partially destroyed, but may still multiply
Understand how the immune system responds to invading cells, including the role of B and T cells in recognizing and combating bacteria and viruses. Learn how these cells work together to protect the body against infection and disease.
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