Antigens Flashcards
1
Q
What are antigens?
A
Molecules on the surface cells which trigger an immune response once detected by the body
2
Q
What are foreign antigens?
A
Antigens that aren’t normally found in the body
3
Q
What do antigens allow the body to identify?
A
Pathogens
Abnormal body cells
Toxins
Cells from other individuals of the same species
4
Q
What are pathogens?
A
Microorganisms which cause disease
5
Q
What happens in an organ transplant when the cells in the organ being transplanted have foreign antigens?
A
The organ will be rejected by the body
