3.04 Weekly Roundup

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What is a pathogen?

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Any organism that causes disease, such as a virus or bacteria.

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What are the two main parts of the Central Nervous System?

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The brain and spinal cord.

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

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Memory cells recognize and respond to previously encountered pathogens.

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What are the two parts of the Peripheral Nervous System?

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Somatic and Autonomic.

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What is a phagocyte?

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

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What is the function of antibodies?

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Antibodies are proteins produced by B-cells that help to neutralize pathogens.

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What is the difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?

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The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements, while the autonomic nervous system controls involuntary functions.

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What is the function of the central nervous system?

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The central nervous system processes information and coordinates responses throughout the body.

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What is an antigen?

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A substance that triggers an immune response, often found on the surface of pathogens.

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

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B-cells produce antibodies to fight off pathogens.