immune system
immune system general parts?
1. skin 2. destructive 3. removal by leukocytes
neutrophils gimme some info
miost abundant WBC, phagocytize bacteria, around 50% of WBC's are neutrophils..... has grains + can attack own body cells
eosinophils gimme some info?
combats multicellular parasites, has grains that absorb reddish eosin stain. 1-6%
basophils gimme some info
function in allergic reactions, produces protien:histines which cause inflammation response. 0.1-0.3% has grains
monocytes
feed on bacteria and visuses and stimulates other immune system cells. munches until its gotta fight bad guys 3-8%
what is found in lymphatic system
1. fluid:lymph(bloodplasma loaded w lymphocytes 2. structure: lymth nodes/vessels,thymus,spleen 3. empties:empties into subclavien veins (both L&R) which then enters into circulatory system...... 20%
what is the biggest
natural killer cells: release toxins and fights tumors
what are T cells
made in:thymus
jobs: attack other cells that carry non-self protiens
suppressor: protect healthy cells
memory: memorizes flus n infections to fight later
helper: boost killer T, encourages macrophage + helps B
killer: destroy virus-infected cells
what are B cells
matures: in da bone
Jobs: detect antigen molecules on foreign microbes, make antibodies