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Internal Defence
Specific
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2024 > human biology > sem 1 > Infection > Internal Defence > Specific
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Why are specific internal defences used?
Pathogen
makes it
past non specific external
and
internal defences.
targeted
at "
specific
"
pathogen
Antibody/immunoglobulin
Specialised protein produced
in
response
to
specific
non-self AG
and
counters
AG
Phagocyte
Type of cell,
engulf
and
absorbs
bacteria,
other
small
cells
and
particles
via
phagocytosis
Macrophage?
Large phagocytic cell
found in lymph nodes in
tissues
or as a
mobile WBC.
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