B-Lymphocytes and T-Lymphocytes (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Type of WBC in immune response
Type of WBC in immune response
Lymphocyte
Where all lymphocytes are made
Where all lymphocytes are made
Bone marrow
Where B-cells mature
Where B-cells mature
Bone marrow
What B-cells produce
What B-cells produce
Antibodies
Where mature B-cells move to
Where mature B-cells move to
Lymph nodes
Role of memory B-cells
Role of memory B-cells
Provide long-term immunity
Where T-cells mature
Where T-cells mature
Thymus gland
Do T-cells produce antibodies?
Do T-cells produce antibodies?
No
Number of T-cell types
Number of T-cell types
Four
Helper T-cells stimulate
Helper T-cells stimulate
B-cells and killer T-cells
Killer T-cells target
Killer T-cells target
Abnormal body cells (infected/cancerous)
Suppressor T-cells function
Suppressor T-cells function
Inhibit B-cells and other T-cells
When Suppressor T-cells activate
When Suppressor T-cells activate
After pathogens destroyed
Lifespan of Memory T-cells
Lifespan of Memory T-cells
Years or lifetime
Another name for Killer T-cells
Another name for Killer T-cells
Natural killer (NK) cells