Section 3 Flashcards
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White blood cells- (leukocytes) do the work of protecting your body against invaders
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Phagocytes- roam through your tissues and body cavities, engulfing and disposing of any bacteria, viruses, and cellular debris they encounter
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Histamine- causes the blood vessels to dilate and become more permeable
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Interferon- tells nearby uninfected cells to produce antiviral compounds that protect them from becoming infected by the virus
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Antibodies- Y shaped protein molecules that act like molecular homing missiles
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