Part 5- Vaccinations Flashcards
1
Q
What is a vaccination?
A
When you are infected with a small disease to prevent viruses and from getting ill. Your immune system learns how to fight off the disease.
2
Q
What are antibodies-
A
molecules released by white blood cells that combat pathogens.
3
Q
What is a pathogen?
A
Microbe that causes disease: bacteria, virus, fungus, protist.
4
Q
What is an antigen?
A
Structure on the pathogen that alerts your immune system into releasing antibodies.
