Pathogens and Immunity

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Any organism that causes disease like a virus or bacteria is called:

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Pathogen

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What type of immunity makes antibodies based on specific viruses?

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Adaptive immunity

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What type of white blood cell produces the antibodies?

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B cells

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Which pathogen needs a host cell to reproduce?

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Virus

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All bacteria cause illness and disease. TRUE or FALSE?

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FALSE

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What is the role of antibodies in the immune system?

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Antibodies identify and neutralize pathogens like bacteria and viruses.

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What is innate immunity?

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Innate immunity is the body's first line of defense, providing immediate but non-specific protection against pathogens.

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What are T cells?

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T cells are a type of white blood cell that play a central role in cell-mediated immunity.

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What is the difference between a virus and bacteria?

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Viruses require a host cell to reproduce, while bacteria can reproduce independently.

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What is a phagocyte?

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A phagocyte is a type of immune cell that engulfs and digests foreign particles and pathogens.