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Viral infections and cancerous cells
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What cells produce antibodies and destroy pathogens?
B cells are the cells that produce antibodies, which are proteins that can neutralize pathogens. Natural killer (NK) cells are a type of lymphocyte that can directly destroy infected cells and cancer cells.
What directly attacks and lyses cellular pathogens?
One mechanism that directly attacks and lyses cellular pathogens is the complement system. This system consists of a group of proteins that can form pores on the cell membranes of pathogens, leading to cell lysis. Additionally, certain immune cells, such as natural killer cells or cytotoxic T cells, can release toxic substances that directly kill pathogens.
How are natural killer cells activated and what role do they play in the immune response?
Natural killer cells are activated by recognizing abnormal cells, such as infected or cancerous cells, through specific receptors on their surface. Once activated, they release toxic substances to destroy these target cells. Natural killer cells play a crucial role in the immune response by providing rapid and non-specific defense against infected or abnormal cells, helping to prevent the spread of pathogens and tumors in the body.
How does a natural killer cell defend the body against infection?
Natural killer cells are a type of lymphocyte that can directly kill infected cells and tumor cells. They promote the immune response by releasing chemicals that attract other immune cells to the site of infection. By targeting and destroying infected cells, natural killer cells help the body eliminate pathogens and limit the spread of infection.
What are the three types of lymphocytes?
T-cells B-cells NK cells (natural killer)
What do you call a white blood cell that attacks invading pathogens?
killer cells
What provides a defense against abnormal cells and pathogens inside living cells?
The immune system of the body provide a defense against abnormal cells and pathogens inside living cells. Generally this results into rise in temperature of the body. Therefore, fever is the indication of having war against abnormal cells and pathogens.
True or false Natural killer cells kill cancer cells?
True, NK cells are there to protect the body from any type of abnormal growth in all tissues including cancer cells.
Is liver apart of lympathetic system?
Yes, natural killer cells and natural killer T cells, are very abundant in the liver.
Where do natural killer (NK) cells originate in the human body?
Natural killer (NK) cells originate in the bone marrow of the human body.
What is inteferons?
Interferons are proteins that are synthesized by the immune cells in response to pathogens and tumor cells. They are cytokines. Functions: Cell-cell communication. Activate and trigger immune defenses, for example natural killer (NK) cells) and macrophages. "Interfere" with viral replication in host cells
How do killer cells work?
Killer t cells are activated by helper t cells. The Helper t cells are alerted by the macrophage that has engulfed the virus. It grows antigens to alert the helper t cells. The killer t cells are like white blood cells, there purpose is to fight pathogens.
