Exercise and Immunity

Flashcards to help review key concepts related to exercise and immunity.

The immune system protects the body from __.

infectious agents.

The innate immune system is present before any exposure to __.

pathogens.

The adaptive immune system develops only after exposure to __, toxins or other foreign objects.

microbes.

The first line of defence is __.

Inflammation.

Lymphocytes, specifically T cells, are responsible for recognizing and __ antigens.

responding to.

Antibodies are produced by __ and are used to neutralize pathogens.

B cells.

The second line of defence involves __ to close a wound and prevent pathogen entry.

clotting.

Excessive intense training can lead to a decrease in __ immune function.

innate and adaptive.

Sustained levels of cortisol and adrenaline can __ the immune system.

suppress.

The relationship between exercise intensity and infection susceptibility can be represented as a __ curve.

J.

Regular moderate exercise is associated with __ susceptibility to infection.

reduced.

Sedentary individuals generally have __ circulation which affects immune function.

poorer.

The increased rate and depth of breathing in athletes may result in __ exposure to bacteria and viruses.

greater.

Antibodies that remain in the body are crucial for __ future infections.

remembering and attacking.

fighting infections by engulfing dead cells and particles.

Phagocytes are essential for