Infection And Response Flashcards

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1
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What is a pathogen

A

Microorganisms that cause infectious diseases

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2
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Monoclonal antibodies are..

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Produced from a single cell that has divided to make cloned copies of itself.

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3
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Specific or unspecific

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They bind to to only one type of antigen so they can be used to target a specific chemical or specific cells

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4
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How are they used

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•Pregnancy tests
•To detect pathogens
•Treat some diseases

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5
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Some of The body’s defenses

A

Skin
Hair
Mucus

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