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cells that release signalling molecules to stimulate the immune response
t helper cells
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cells that attack and destroy our own body cells that are infected by the pathogen
t killer cells
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cells that remain in the blood for a long time, providing long term immunity
t memory cells
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cells that are involved with inhibiting the immune response
t regulator cells
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antibodies that cause pathogens to stick together
agglutinins
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antibodies that render toxins harmless
anti-toxins
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antibodies that make it easier for phagocytes to engulf the pathogen
opsonins
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the initial response causes by a first infection
primary immune response
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a more rapid and vigorous response caused by a second or subsequent infection by the same pathogen
secondary response
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where the immune system is activated and manufactures its own antibodies
active immunity
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immunity that is achieved asa result of medical intervention
artificial immunity
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a rapid spread of disease through a high proportion of the population
epidemic
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cells that attack and destroy our own body cells that are infected by the pathogen

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t killer cells

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cells that remain in the blood for a long time, providing long term immunity

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cells that are involved with inhibiting the immune response

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antibodies that cause pathogens to stick together

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