Body defence mechanisms

Front

Pathogen

Back

A microbe that causes disease

Front

Which 2 features does your nose have to prevent pathogens from entering the body?

Back

Nose hairs and mucus

Front

What lines your trachea to help prevent pathogens from entering your lungs?

Back

Cilia, ciliated epithelial cell, ciliated cells

Front

Name the acid in your stomach that can destroy pathogens.

Back

Hydrochloric acid, HCl, hydrochloric acid

Front

What is the name given to the substances in your tears that can destroy pathogens?

Back

lysozymes

Front

Name the group of cells in your blood that is involved in destroying pathogens.

Back

White blood cells

Front

White blood cells can make antitoxins, engulf and ingest pathogens and make .......

Back

antibodies

Front

Proteins on the surface of cells that help with cell recognition are called..?

Back

antigens

Front

What shape is an antibody compared to an antigen?

Back

Complementary

Front

What is the name given to the cells that stay in the body and form part of your immunity to a pathogen?

Back

Memory cells