HUBS LT 1 Flashcards
1
Q
pathogens
A
microorganisms that cause disease
2
Q
innate immunity
A
the body’s first line of defence used against ANY foreign antigen
3
Q
adaptive immunity
A
Defences that work against SPECIFIC foreign antigens
4
Q
cellular metabolism
A
All the chemical reactions taking place in the body cells
5
Q
cellular respiration
A
series of catabolic reactions that ultimately lead to the production of lots of ATP.
6
Q
viruses
A
Acellular organisms composed of a protein coat surrounding either DNA or RNA.
7
Q
Auto-immune disease
A
Occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissue (response).
8
Q
acute inflammation
A
The body’s immediate, short-term response to injury or infection
