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Biology Vocab

QuestionAnswer
Initial cell formed by two gametes (sperm and egg) Zygote
Early cells that have the potential become ant type of specialized body cell Embryonic stem cell
Process where a cell becomes committed to developing into a certain type of cell Cell determination
carries messages to part of the body Communication System
process where a determine cell acquires the characteristics of a specialized cell Cell differentiation
Substance that stimulates an immune response, produces acquires immunity without illness or infection Vaccines
Actions that return conditions to their normal ,set point Negative feedback
Process that maintains set internal conditions homeostasis
Microorganisms that cause disease Pathogens
Things that gather info about conditions Sensors
immune response that occurs when the body response to a non disease causing antigen Allergies
organ, tissue, or cell that changes in response to a message Targets
Cell that find and kill pathogens that have gotten past external barriers White blood cells
Protein produces by B cells that aids in the destruction of pathogens Antibodies
Actions that change conditions away from the normal, set points Positive Feedback
receives info from sensors Control Center
Proposed explanation that a microorganisms causes a specific diseases Germ theory
Conditions that must be met to determine that a pathogen causes particular disease Koch's postulates
Disease where the immune system is unable to tell the difference between self and non-self, treats body cells like they are foreign invaders Autoimmune disease
Protein makers on the surface of cells that helps the immune system identify invaders Antigens
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