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Chapter 11
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Physical Defenses | These defenses are considered to be the first line of defense. They involve body structures to provide a barrier to pathogens |
| Inflammatory Response | Second line of defense |
| Immune Response | Third Line of Defense. This is a targeted attack at specific pathogens. |
| Anitbodies | White blood cells make and release Y-Shaped proteins to bind with specific antigens. |
| Antigens | Specifically shaped structures that are attached to pathogens |
| Vaccine | One way we can artificially acquire immunity to certain types of diseases. |
| Antibiotics | Targets bacterial infections, and helps keep them from reproducing. |
| White Blood Cells/ Macrophages | Move around to remove dead cells and foreign bodies |
| Helper T cells and B cells | Play an important role in the bodies immune function |
| Memory cell | Replicates itself searches for the same antigen, resulting in a faster response to any attack. |