Role of Macrophages and Development of Specific Immunity

Flashcards covering the role of macrophages in immunity and the processes involved in developing specific immunity.

The cell membrane of macrophages contains __ to identify pathogens.

glycoproteins

Macrophages engulf pathogens by forming a __.

phagosome

The vesicle with residual bodies fuses with the cell membrane and releases them by __.

exocytosis

Macrophages present antigens using __ receptors on their surface.

protein

T-helper cells are activated after macrophages present the __.

antigen

B-cells are activated by binding with antigens presented on __ cells.

B

Some activated B-cells become __ B-cells for long-term immunity.

memory

Effector B-cells differentiate into __ cells which produce antibodies.

plasma