Biology - Health & Disease 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyHealth, illness and diseaseASOCR Created by: AneesiiCreated on: 11-04-13 16:48 Immune Able to destroy a pathogen before it can harm the body. 1 of 14 Immune Response The way in which lymphocytes respond to an infection by pathogens. 2 of 14 Immune System The organs and cells in the body that help to destroy pathogens. 3 of 14 Immunoglobin An antibody; a small protein molecule that is able to bind with a specific antigen. 4 of 14 Antigen A molecule or cell that is recognised as foreign by the immune system. 5 of 14 Antigen-presenting Cell A cell that takes in a pathogen , or molecules from it, and holds them in its plasma membrane where they may be encountered by a lymphocyte. 6 of 14 Antibiotic A substance that kills bacteria but does not harm animal cells. 7 of 14 Pathogen An organism that causes disease. 8 of 14 Vector An organism that transmits pathogens. 9 of 14 Passive Immunity Possessing antibodies that were produced in another organism's body. 10 of 14 Primary Response The response of the immune system when an antigen is encountered for the first time. 11 of 14 Active Immunity The ability to produce antibodies to destroy a pathogen. 12 of 14 Antibody A small protein secreted by B-lymphocytes in response to a particular antigen. 13 of 14 Artificial Immunity Immunity acquired through vaccination, for example being given weakened pathogens, or antibodies. 14 of 14
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