Immunity

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What is an antigen?
A protein which triggers an immune response within the body, when detected.
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What are Pathogens?
Organisms which cause/spread disease/illness.
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Give three examples of Pathogens.
Bacteria, Viruses and Fungi.
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How are abnormal body cells identified?
They have abnormal antigens on their surface, which are detected and acted upon by the immune system.
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What are Toxins?
They are molecules produced by pathogens which are poisonous to the host.
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What are Pathogens?

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Organisms which cause/spread disease/illness.

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Give three examples of Pathogens.

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How are abnormal body cells identified?

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What are Toxins?

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