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Immunity review
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are examples of pathogens | Bacteria, virus, or parasite |
| What are 2 examples of active immunity | Vaccine and having the disease |
| What is the main benefit of a baby receiving breast milk | antibodies |
| What is our first line of defense in the immune system | the skin |
| Macrophages,fever, inflammation, and killer cells are part of what line of defense | Second line of defense |
| What is the third line of defense | B cells- making antibodies |
| Where are T cells made | Thymus |
| Where are B cells made | Bone marrow |
| Which type of cells make antibodies | B cells |
| Which type of cells engulf pathogens | Macrophages |
| What typically happens within a person's body following a vaccine (shot) | the body produces antibodies |
| What is the purpose of the immune system | to fight disease/pathogens |
| What is called if a person's body overreacts and produces antibodies to dust | allergy |
| What is another name for white blood cells | lymphocytes |
| List three types of lymphocytes | T cells, B cells, and macrophages |
| Why does an individual with AIDS have difficulty fighting other diseases | weakened immune system due to lack of Killer T Cells |
| Which auto immune disease attacks the joints | Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| Which auto immune disease makes a person unable to metabolize sugar | Diabetes |