BSCI 424 — PATHOGENIC MICROBIOLOGY — Fall 2000

Cells of the Immune Response

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Fibroblast:

Leukocyte:

Lymphoblast:

Macrophage:

Neutrophil: polymorphonuclear leukocyte

Platelet:

Lymphocyte: Agranular leukocyte that is concentrated in lymphoid tissue and is active in immunological responses in the body, including the production of lymphokines (cytokines) and antibodies

Macrophage:

Neutrophil: (PMN, polymorphonuclear leukocyte)

Secretory IgA (sIgA): mucosal IgA; Antigen-binding site attaches to target bacteria and Fc portion binds mucin, trapping/clearing bacteria

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