Answer to Question #77530 in Genetics for jagannath nath

Question

Detail the various cell types of Immune System and their roles

Answer 1

macrophages, dendrite cells - present antigen to cells of specific immunity
neutrophils - first line defense
eosinophiles - fight the helminths
basophiles - participate in allergic reactions
NK cells - non-specific defense against tumor cells
T helper cells - regulation of specific immunity
T killer cells - specific immunity against cancer cells and body cells infected with viruses
B cells - transform into plasma cells upon contact with antigen
Plasma cells - produce antibodies
Different types of memory cells (memory B cells, memory T cells) - immunological memory