Unit 13 - Body Systems

Question 1

an organism that causes a disease

Answer 1

Pathogen

Question 2

substance that causes an immune response

Answer 2

Antigen

Question 3

protein produced by immune system in response to an infection

Answer 3

Antibody

Question 4

medicines that fight infections caused by bacteria

Answer 4

Antibiotics

Question 5

made from inactive or weakened microbes that make us ill. They help our specific immunity.

Answer 5

Vaccines

Question 6

a tool that uses biology to make new products

Answer 6

Biotechnology

Question 7

Immune system you were born with that provides generalized protection against all pathogens. This system works to prevent infection.

Answer 7

NONSPECIFIC IMMUNITY

Question 8

When bacteria develop the ability to survive exposure to antibiotics designed to kill them or stop their growth.

Answer 8

Antibiotic Resistance

Question 9

first line of immune defense, protection is always the same, no matter what the invader may be

Answer 9

The nonspecific immune response

Question 10

specific to the pathogen presented, protection targets invaders

Answer 10

specific immunity

Question 11

Measure of resistance of a fluid to flow

Answer 11

Blood Viscosity (thickness)

Question 12

size of blood vessel (artery, vein)

Answer 12

Vessel Diameter

Question 13

force applied on artery walls as the heart pumps

Answer 13

Blood Pressure

Question 14

Increase blood volume

Answer 14

Increase blood pressure → increase blood flow