Immunity part 3 Flashcards

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1
Q

An injection of dead or weakened pathogens is a v__________.

A

vaccine

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2
Q

If the real pathogen enters your body, m________ c______ produce antibodies very quickly.

A

memory cells

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3
Q

An e_______ is when a disease spreads quickly in a short amount of time.

A

epidemic

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4
Q

Some people choose not to have vaccines because they are worried about the s____ e________.

A

side effects

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5
Q

Chemicals that kill pathogens are called a_________

A

antimicrobials

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6
Q

Antibiotics only kill b_______ and not viruses.

A

bacteria

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7
Q

Some bacteria m________ and become resistant to antibiotics

A

mutate

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8
Q

Bacteria that are r________ to antibiotics are called superbugs.

A

resistant

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