18. IMMUNE SYSTEM JEDI TRAINING

Help trap pathogens and move in wave-like motion to send them out to your throat or nose.

Acts as a nearly impenetrable barrier to invading pathogens, keeping them outside the body.

Produces a sticky fluid called mucus that traps particles out of the respiratory tract.

Contains enzymes that kill bacteria and other pathogens that are swallowed.

Contains antibacterial enzymes that protect the mucous membrane in your mouth.

Label invaders for later destruction by macrophages. They also produce plasma cells and memory B cells.

Bind to macrophages and activate B cells and cytotoxic T cells. They also produce memory T cells.

Attack and kill infected cells.

Enable immune system to respond quickly if the same pathogen attacks.

Produce and release antibodies that capture antigens and mark them for destruction.

Increases body temperature to slows the growth of bacteria and speed up the production of immune cells.

Causes local blood vessels to dilate, increasing blood flow to the infection site.

Solution that contains a dead or weakened form of a pathogen.

Drugs used to fight bacterial and fungal infections.

Bind to the pathogen's membrane weaken it and cause pathogens to clump together.