Immune System Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Pathogen
A
An organism that causes disease
2
Q
Purpose of the Immune System
A
To fight of Pathogens
3
Q
Types of Pathogens
A
Viruses: Covid, Influenza
Fungi: Athlete’s Foot
Bacteria: Strep Throat
Parasites: Malaria
4
Q
Role of Immune System
A
To fight off Disease and Viruses
5
Q
Lines of Defense
A
1st - Skin, Membrane
2nd - Fever, Inflammatory response
3rd - immune cells (B & T cells) which target specific antigens
