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MCDB 1B
midterm 1
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Biology
Undergraduate 2
02/09/2010

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Term
basophils
Definition
1. release histamine
2. promote development of t-cells
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eosinophils
Definition
1. kill antibody coated parasites
Term
neutrophils
Definition
1. phagocytose antibody covered pathogens
2. most abundant (70%)
3. react fast
4. respiratory burst -- use all glucose to burst -- kills all pathogens
Term
mast cells
Definition
1. release histamine when damaged
Term
monocytes
Definition
1. develop into macrophages
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macrophages
Definition
1. engulf and digest microorganisms
2. activate t-cells
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dendritic cells
Definition
1. present antigens to t-cells
2. captures invading pathogens through folds in plasma membrane
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b cells
Definition
1. turn into antibody producing cells
2. turn into memory cells
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