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A/an ____ occurs when a microorganism enters the body and begins multiplying
Infection
Immune-system organ that filters and stores blood to detect pathogens and makes white blood cells and antibodies.
Spleen
Tissue filled with immune cells; mainly concentrated in the neck, armpits, and groin
Lymph Node
The process of the body recognizing disease-causing microorganisms and preventing them from causing sickness.
Immunity
Common Cold, HIV, Flu, Covid are all types of
Viruses
The result of the cells in your body being damaged by and infection.
Disease
Found in the mouth, nose, stomach, and lungs; works as a barrier to trap pathogens and prevent infections
Mucus Membrane
Structures found in the throat and nasal passages that trap pathogens from food and air
Tonsils
The immunity you have when you are born. It works quickly but cannot target specific pathogens.
Innate Immunity
Tuberculosis, Strep Throat, Pneumonia are types of
Bacteria
Proteins made in the immune system that tag certain substances for destruction
Antibodies
Immune-system organ that acts as the first line of defense to prevent pathogens from entering the body
Skin
Soft, spongy tissue where cells of the immune system are created
The immunity that involves your immune system working to make antibodies to fight off and target specific pathogens.
Adaptive Immunity
Athlete's Foot and Ringworm are types of
Substances tagged by antibodies for destruction
Antigens
Organ that houses lymphoid tissue, which may help restore the good bacteria in the body after an infection has cleared
Appendix
Clusters of lymph tissue in the small intestine
Peyer's Patches
Disease that can be spread from human to human
Communicable
Maleria, Tapeworm, Roundworms are types of
Parasites
Disease-causing microorganisms are known as
Pathogens
Gland found in the upper chest; helps mature and train certain white blood cells
Thymus
Part of the immune system that works as an army to locate and destroy invading pathogens.
White Blood Cells
List the 4 types of pathogens discussed in the text
Parasites, Bacteria, Fungi, Viruses
What type of pathogen can only replicate inside the cells of other living things?
Viruses