Vocab for virus and Immune System Quiz Flashcards
virus that contains RNA as its genetic information
Retrovirus
reads the antigen display on the surface of the macrophage
Helper T-Cell
A preparation of weakened or killed pathogens
Vaccine
The organism infected by the pathogen
Host
Virus putting part together
Assembly
The host cell burst releasing thousands of new viruses into the host to attack new cells
Lysis
in nose and throat
Cilia
Elevated body temperature that occurs in reponse to infection
Fever
Substance that riggers an immune response
Antigen
A disease-causing agent
Pathogen
Chemical released by activated mast cells that increase the flow of blood and fluids to the surrounding area
Histamine
acidic, wash away infection
Sweat
makes plasma + memory cells
B-Cell
One of a group of proteins that help cells resist viral infection
Interferon
Eats pathogen, chops it up and displays antigens
Macrophage
Protein that helps destroy pathogen
Antibody
Viral DNA takes over host DNA Viral Nucleic acid and protein
Reproduction
Particle made up of nucleic acid, protein, and in some cases lipids that can replicate only by infecting living cells
Virus
Protein coat of virus fits w protein of host cell
Identification
Ability of the body to resist a specific pathogen
Immunity
Viral DNA injection into host cell
Injection
