Unit 11 Vocabulary - Immune System

substances that respond to foreign antigens to protect the body

substances that act as cellular identification and are capable of causing an immune response, if foreign to the body

type of transport protein located in the plasma

type of acquired immunity through the direct action of T-lymphocytes

red blood cell responsible for oxygen transport

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plasma protein responsible for blood clotting

plasma proteins, including antibodies that function as part of the body's immune system

type of acquired immunity in which antigen-specific antibodies are produced by B-lymphocytes

protection against disease or foreign substances

a localized reaction to an injury or foreign substance, characterized by erythema, edema, heat, and pain