Immune and Lymphatic Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Immune system | The cells and tissues that recognize and attack foreign substances in the body |
pathogens | organisms that cause disease |
white blood cells | Blood cells that perform the function of destroying disease-causing microorganisms |
antibodies | Specialized proteins that aid in destroying infectious agents |
antigen | A protein that, when introduced in the blood, triggers the production of an antibody |
macrophage | Large white blood cell that removes bacteria, foreign particles, and dead cells |
allergies | oversensitive immune system |
Lymphatic system | Composed of a network of vessels, ducts, nodes, and organs. Provides defense against infection. |
lymph | watery fluid |
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