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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5
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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

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