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Flashcards in White Blood Cells B5- Disease Deck (5)
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1
Q

What are the 2 ways white blood cells can defend against pathogens ?

A

They can engulf pathogens

Pathogens is then digested

2
Q

What can white blood cells produce?

A

Antibodies

Anti toxing

3
Q

What do antibodies do ?

A

These attach to the antigens on the pathogen .

This causes the pathogens to clump together , making it easier to engulf them .

4
Q

What do anti toxins do ?

A

They neutralise the harmful effects of toxins produced by bacteria / fungi.

5
Q

What are white blood cells?

A

White blood cells are from the immune system that are protecting the body against infectious disease and to stop infection.