Immune System Introduction

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Disease causing organisms such as viruses or bacteria.

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Pathogens

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A foreign protein on the surface of a cell that stimulates an immune response (reaction).

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antigen

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proteins that respond to a specific antigen/pathogen and destroy it.

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antibodies

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______ create antibodies

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White blood cells

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The immune system produces what in response to the vaccine?

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antibodies

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What are the 4 types of pathogens that could cause illness?

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bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites

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The movement of molecules from side A to side B is an example of the process of:

• active transport
• chromatography
• cellular respiration
• diffusion

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active transport

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When the homeostasis of at least one body system is disrupted, this is called:

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disease/illness

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Sequence of structures from MOST complex to LEAST complex:
1) cells → organ systems → organelles → organisms
2) organelles → cells → tissues → organs
3) tissues → organs → cells → organ systems
4) organs → tissues → cells → organelles

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organs → tissues → cells → organelles

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How does the immune system respond to an invading pathogen?

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producing antibodies to mark the pathogen to be destroyed