Chapter 19 Flashcards

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Pathogen

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an organism that causes disease

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Contagious

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a pathogen that can be spread from one organism to another

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Infectious

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finds a tissue that will support its growth

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Parasite

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obtains nutrients and shelter from an organism while contributing nothing

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Bacteria

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most common infectious microbes

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Viruses

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most common infectious microbes

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B-Cells

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develop in the bone marrow

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T-Cells

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develop in the thymus

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