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What is a pathogen?

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A microorganism that causes disease?

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Examples of pathogens

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Protists
Virus
Bacteria
Fungi

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What are antigens?

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An antigen is a protein/glycoprotein that stimulates an immune response

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What happens when non self antigens are found?

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Specific antibodies are made

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What are phagocytes?

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White blood cells (including macrophages) that destroy pathogens by engulfing them

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