Immunity

Question 1

What is the main function of the Immune System?

Answer 1

the body’s defence system against pathogens- detecting/ resisting invasion-
must distinguish between body’s own healthy cells/ tissues

Question 2

What are the Three layers of Immunity?

Answer 2

Physical Barriers- first line of defence, tears/ integument

Innate Immunity- immediate WBC response

Acquired Immunity- adaptive to level of invasion

Question 3

List all the Leucocytes

Answer 3

Neutrophils
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Basophils
Eosinophils

Question 4

What leucocytes are an Innate response? IMMEDIATE

Answer 4

Neutrophils
Monocytes
Eosinophils
Basophils

Question 5

What Leucocytes are an Acquired response? ADAPTIVE

Answer 5

Lymphocytes