Ls. 2 Flashcards
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Body’s ability to resist the germs that cause a particular disease
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Immunity
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Combination of body defenses made up of cells, tissue, and organs that fight off pathogens
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Immune System
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Bodies response to injury or disease, resulting in a condition of swelling, pain, heat, and redness
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Inflammation
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System that helps body fight pathogens (Back-up)
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Lymphatic System
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White blood cells in the lymphatic system
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Lymphocytes
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Any substance released by invading pathogens
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Antigens
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Proteins that attach to antigens, keeping them from harming the body
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Antibodies
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Preparation of dead or weakened pathogens that causes the immune system to produce antibodies
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Vaccine