immune System

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What is an antigen?

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Anything that triggers an immune response.

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How does the immune system help maintain homeostasis?

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By protecting other organs and tissues from infection and disease.

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What is it called when the immune system overreacts to something harmless?

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An allergy.

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What is the role of a macrophage in the immune system?

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It first recognizes a foreign body, eats it, and displays it to other cells.

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What do antibodies attach to on a pathogen?

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Antigens.

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What are the two main types of immune responses?

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Innate immunity and adaptive immunity.

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What is the function of T cells in the immune system?

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They help regulate the immune response and directly attack infected cells.

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What is the role of B cells in the immune system?

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They produce antibodies that target specific antigens.

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What is the difference between active and passive immunity?

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Active immunity is developed through exposure to antigens, while passive immunity is acquired through antibodies from another source.

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What is the function of antibodies?

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To identify and neutralize pathogens such as bacteria and viruses.