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What role do neutrophils play in the immune system?
What role do neutrophils play in the immune system?
Which type of white blood cell is responsible for producing antibodies?
Which type of white blood cell is responsible for producing antibodies?
What is inflammation characterized by?
What is inflammation characterized by?
What triggers the immune system to respond to a foreign invader?
What triggers the immune system to respond to a foreign invader?
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Study Notes
Immunity: Your Body's Defense System
- Immunity is your body's natural defense system
- It protects against harmful microorganisms like bacteria and viruses
- It helps fight infections and maintain health
The Role of White Blood Cells
- White blood cells (leukocytes) are the soldiers of the immune system
- They patrol the body to identify invaders
- Different types of white blood cells have specific roles
Types of White Blood Cells and Their Roles
- Neutrophils: First responders, engulf and destroy bacteria and fungi
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Lymphocytes: Involved in specific immunity
- B lymphocytes: Produce antibodies that mark invaders for destruction
- T lymphocytes: Directly attack infected cells and regulate the immune response
How Immunity Works
- When a foreign invader enters the body, the immune system recognizes it as a threat
- It triggers a series of responses to eliminate the invader
- Inflammation: Localizes infection, attracts immune cells
- Antibody Production: Neutralizes invaders
- Cellular Immunity: T cells attack infected cells
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Test your knowledge on the body's defense system with this quiz on immunity and white blood cells. Learn about the types of white blood cells, their roles, and how the immune system protects us from invaders. Perfect for biology students and anyone interested in health sciences.