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Flashcards in The Immune System Deck (6)
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1
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Antigens

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Substances found on pathogens that can trigger an immune response

2
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Pathogens

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A bacterium, virus, or microorganism that can cause disease

3
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Antibody

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A protein that kills pathogens

4
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Lymphocytes

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Specialized white blood cells that coordinate and preform many immunity functions

5
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Phagocyte

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Cells that ingest foreign particles, bacteria, and dead or dying cells

6
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White blood cells

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Cells that protect the body from pathogens