Natural (non-specific) immunity Flashcards
1
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immune response
A
the way the body defends itself against substances it sees as harmful or foreign
2
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natural immunity
A
does not require prior sensitization to an antigen
3
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pathogen
A
a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease
4
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cilia
A
short microscopic hairlike vibrating structure found in large numbers on the surface of certain cells
5
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inflammation
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a local response to injury or damage, by which histamines are released that trigger a number of effects including the dilation of blood vessels, and the invasion of blood proteins, blood fluid and leucocytes into the tissue to combat invading bacteria
6
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fever
A
an abnormally high temperature
