The immune response

• What are the main stages of the immune response?

  Phagocytes and T-Cells
• What is another name for T-cells?

  Lymphocytes
• What activates a T-cell?

  Binding of antigens presented by phagocytes
• What type of cells produce antibodies?


  1. cells
• What are monoclonal antibodies?

  Antibodies that are clones from B-cells
• What are the two types of immune responses?

  • Cellular response
  • Humoral response
• What is the primary immune response?

  The body's first response to a pathogen
• What is the secondary immune response?

  The body's response upon re-exposure to a pathogen
• How does the time taken for primary and secondary responses differ?

  Secondary response is faster than primary
• What can happen if the immune system attacks the heart due to S. pyogenes infection?

  It can lead to rheumatic fever
• What is the function of helper cells?

  Assist in activating B-cells and T-cells
• What is the function of plasma cells?

  Produce and secrete antibodies
• What is the difference between cellular and humoral immune responses?

  Cellular involves T-cells; humoral involves B-cells
• What are three differences between primary and secondary immune responses?

  • Speed: Secondary is faster
  • Antibody production: Higher in secondary
  • Memory cells: Present in secondary response