11. Animal Physiology (HL) Flashcards
1
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Define immune system
A
A group of cells, tissues, organs, and mechanisms that defend an organism against pathogens (disease-causing organisms) and other foreign substances
2
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5 Mechanisms to how antibodies aid the destruction of pathogens
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Opsonization, neutralization of viruses/bacteria, neutralization of toxins, activation of complement, agglutination
3
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Define Zoonoses/ Zoonotic Diseases
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Diseases from animals that can be transmitted to humans
4
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Define allergen
A
Environmental substance that triggers immune response despite not being intrinsically harmful
