Non Specific Response Flashcards

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1
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describe bacteria

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produces toxins
damage tissue
makes us ill

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2
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describe viruses

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alive
reproduce inside cells

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3
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similarities with bacteria and viruses

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both reproduce rapidly

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4
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non specific defense

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the response is immediate and the same for each pathogen
breaks barriers to entry

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5
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specific defense

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response is slower and specific to each pathogen
uses white blood cells

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