Immune System Flashcards

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Innate immune response

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Quick and general

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First line of defence

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Skin stops most pathogens from getting in. Lining from all internal organs and swear and oil prevents pathogens growing

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Inflammation

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A flow of liquid, cells, and more to the infected area which causes a fever, swelling and redness.

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Phagocytes

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White blood cells that swallow invaders

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What is the Acquired immune response

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A highly specific attack on a certain pathogen or antigen

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Recognition

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White blood cells recognize pathogen and signals T cells which signal for B cells to help

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Mobilization

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B cells produce antibodies to fight pathogen

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Disposal

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Antibodies destroy pathogen

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Immunity

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Memory B cells gather info to use against future infections

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What are killer T cells

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They work independently and directly destroy pathogens

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Vaccines

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Weakened version of an antigen

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