types of lmmunity
the body's natural defenses such as skin and mucus
INNATE IMMUNITY
an overreaction of the immune system to harmful substances
allergy
the invasion of the body by harmful microorganisms
INFECTION
a harmful microorganism like a virus or bacteria
PATHOGEN
cells that eat or destroy harmful invaders
PHAGOCYTES
Immunity that develops after exposure to a specific pathogen.
ADAPTIVE IMMUNITY
a condition where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues
AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE
single celled organisms some of which can cause disease
BACTERIA
a substance that triggers an immune response
ANTIGEN
large white blood cells the consume bacteria and dead cells
MACROPHAGES
Protection developed after infection or vaccination
ACTIVE IMMUNITY
a rise in body temp to fight infection
FEVER
a type of organism that can infect the body like yeast or mold
FUNGUS
proteins made by B cells to fight specific antigens
ANTIBODIES
white blood cells the target specific invaders
LYMPHOCYTES
Temporary immunity passed from one individual to another
PASSIVE IMMUNITY
the process the body uses to defend itself against pathogens
IMMUNE RESPONSE
an organism the lives on or in a host causing harm
PARASITE
the body's ability to resist infection
IMMUNITY
produce antibodies to fight infections
B CELLS
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MRS.MENTH
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MRS.MENTH
a tiny particle the invades living cells to reproduce
VIRUS
a substance that teaches the immune system to recognize and fight certain diseaes
VACCION
attack infected or cancerous cells
T CELL