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Diseases and immunity Flashcards

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Pathogen

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A disease-causing organism

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Transmissible disease

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A disease in which the pathogen can be passed from one host to another

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Active immunity

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Defence against a

pathogen by antibody production in the body

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Passive immunity

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Short-term
defence against a pathogen by antibodies
acquired from another individual, e.g. mother to
infant

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2017 IGCSE Biology Definitions (21 decks)

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