Immune System

Front

What micro-organism is responsible for causing disease?

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Pathogen

Front

Name 3 parts of the body that keep pathogens out ("The First Line of Defense").

Back

Skin, tears, mucus

Front

What is another name for a pathogen?

Back

Germs

Front

This type of germ can cause athlete's foot or ringworm: virus, bacteria, fungi, parasite

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fungi

Front

This type of germ can cause warts and the common cold: virus, bacteria, fungi, parasite

Back

virus

Front

Which system protects the body from disease?

Back

Immune System

Front

The flu is caused by a ______________. Options: bacteria, virus, fungi, parasites

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virus

Front

The four main types of pathogens are ....

Back

viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi

Front

What color blood cells fight pathogens?

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White

Front

Name for a micro-organism that can cause disease.

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Pathogen