Immune System

Front

What is it called when capillaries widen in the infected area? (Third line of defense)

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Inflammation

Front

These are important because they remember the pathogen for the future. Options: Macrophage, Lymphocyte, Memory T and B cells, Antibodies

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Memory T and B cells

Front

What attaches itself to the pathogen, takes over and destroys it?

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Antibodies

Front

What is the molecule located on the outside of a pathogen that the immune system recognizes?

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Antigen

Front

What is a "specialized white blood cell"?

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Lymphocyte

Front

What is the specific response targeting a specific pathogen?

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Immune response

Front

What cell is "in charge" and identifies the specific pathogen?

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T-cells

Front

What makes and releases antibodies?

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B-cells

Front

What micro-organism is responsible for causing disease?

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Pathogen

Front

T or F - A good way to fight disease is to live a healthy lifestyle.

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