where do immune cells come from
~~> bone marrow
what are the type of immune cells
~~> ....
where do T cells develop
~~> thymus
Where do B cells develop?
~~> bone marrow
where do monocytes develop
~~> -bone marrow and circulate in blood
-develop into mo when activated b...
-mature into macrophages when they encounter interferon gamma
-antigen presenting cells
-phagocytic
✓ ~~> Monocytes
-granulocytes that are important in type I hypersensitivity and maybe in
immunity to parasite worms
✓ ~~> Basophils and eosinphils
these degranulate to cause type I hypersensitivity, mainly through histamine
✓ ~~> Mast Cells
antigen presenting cells that are mainly found in tissues adjacent to where
you would expect antigens to be encountered
✓ ~~> Dendritic Cells
immune components you are born with
✓ ~~> -skin
-mucous membranes
-acid of stomach and some mucosa like vagina
-normal microbiome (flora) on surfaces
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