The Immune System Flashcards
1
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Antigens
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Substances found on pathogens that can trigger an immune response
2
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Pathogens
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A bacterium, virus, or microorganism that can cause disease
3
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Antibody
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A protein that kills pathogens
4
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Lymphocytes
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Specialized white blood cells that coordinate and preform many immunity functions
5
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Phagocyte
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Cells that ingest foreign particles, bacteria, and dead or dying cells
6
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White blood cells
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Cells that protect the body from pathogens
