Immune sytem

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What are white blood cells?

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They help fight body infection and other diseases.

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Which of these is part of the immune system?

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Lymph nodes.

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How does the immune system work?

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The immune system is like a series of sensors that detects an intruding pathogen, like bacteria or a virus.

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Does the immune system have real organs?

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True.

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Is the immune system a complex network of tissue and organs that spreads throughout the entire body?

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True.

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What is the primary function of the immune system?

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To protect the body from infections and diseases.

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What are pathogens?

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Microorganisms that can cause disease, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

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What role do lymph nodes play in the immune system?

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They filter lymph fluid and help the body fight infections.

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What is an antigen?

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A substance that triggers an immune response, often found on the surface of pathogens.

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What are antibodies?

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Proteins produced by the immune system to neutralize or destroy antigens.