Immune System

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What is the scientific name of the causes of infectious diseases?

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Pathogen

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What is a vaccine?

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A weakened pathogen injected in the body to produce immunity.

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What is the term for a strong response to a harmless antigen in the environment?

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An allergy.

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What might happen if your body couldn't produce antibodies?

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It wouldn't be able to destroy invading germs.

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A molecule that the immune system recognizes either as part of the body or as coming from outside the body:

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Antigen.

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What are antibodies?

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Proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize pathogens.

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What is the role of T-cells in the immune system?

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T-cells help regulate the immune response and directly attack infected cells.

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What is herd immunity?

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When a large percentage of a population becomes immune to a disease, making its spread unlikely.

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What is an autoimmune disease?

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A condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own cells.

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What is the difference between active and passive immunity?

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Active immunity is developed through exposure to pathogens, while passive immunity is acquired through antibodies from another source.