Immune Exam_24 short

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What is another name for white blood cells?

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Leukocytes

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What role do mucus and stomach acid have in common?

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Fighting off and/or trapping bacteria to prevent infections

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True or False: The body will attack foreign antigens it recognizes on a cell or in the blood stream.

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True

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True or False: The lymphatic system is involved with the circulation of immune cells and providing homeostatic balance to body fluids.

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True

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What do cells of the immune system recognize to respond to invading organisms?

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Antigens present on the invaders

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What is the primary function of leukocytes in the immune system?

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To fight germs and protect the body from infections.

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Define antigens.

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Substances that trigger an immune response, often found on the surface of pathogens.

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What is the function of antibodies?

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To identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.

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What is the role of the lymphatic system in immunity?

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To transport lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the body.

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What is the difference between innate and adaptive immunity?

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Innate immunity is the body's first line of defense, while adaptive immunity develops a specific response to pathogens.