Immunity and Disease Transmission

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A bacterium, virus or other microorganism that can cause disease.

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Pathogen/ Microbe

Front

A marker on a pathogen that is recognized as a specific antibody.

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Antigen

Front

Protein made in the body that is tagged to break down and attack a specific pathogen.

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Antibody

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A type of white blood cell that attacks and engulfs pathogens.

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Phagocyte/ Macrophage

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Type of white blood cell called a lymphocyte that produces antibodies against antigens. (THE MEMORY CELL)

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B-Cell

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Type of white blood cell called a leukocyte that fights off pathogens until the phagocyte arrives. (THE WATCHER CELLS)

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T-Cell

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Removes wastes.

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Kidney

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Takes in oxygen and removes carbon dioxide.

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Lung

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Absorbs nutrients.

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Small intestine

Front

Blocks pathogens from entering.

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Skin