Part 5- Vaccinations Flashcards

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What is a vaccination?

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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.

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What are antibodies-

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molecules released by white blood cells that combat pathogens.

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What is a pathogen?

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Microbe that causes disease: bacteria, virus, fungus, protist.

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What is an antigen?

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Structure on the pathogen that alerts your immune system into releasing antibodies.

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