Chapter 1 - Pathogens And Disease Flashcards

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How do white blood cells react to pathogens?

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Some white blood cells produce chemicals called anti-bodies to destroy pathogens, there is a specific anti body for each type of pathogen.
Once produced to fight a certain pathogen they can be made very quickly if the same one gets into the body again.

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What is the definition of Bacteria?

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Bacteria are single called living organisms that are much smaller than animal and plant cells

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