Chapter 5-Section 2 Key Terms

Question 0

It is controlled by the immune system and is the body’s third line of defense.

Answer 0

Immune Response

Question 1

A white blood cell that engulfs pathogens and and destroys them by breaking them down.

Answer 1

Phagocyte

Question 2

The quote blood cells that distinguish between different types of pathogens.

Answer 2

Lymphocytes

Question 3

The major function of this cell is to identify pathogens and distinguish one kind from another.

Answer 3

T-Cell

Question 4

Molecules that the immune system recognizes as either as part of your body or as coming from outside of the body.

Answer 4

Antigens

Question 5

These lymphocytes produce proteins that help destroy pathogens.

Answer 5

B-Cells

Question 6

The proteins that B-Cells produce are called this.

Answer 6

Antibody

Question 7

A disease caused by a virus that attacks the immune system.

Answer 7

AIDS(Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)

Question 8

The virus that causes AIDS is called this

Answer 8

HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus