The Immune System
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- 4. If pathogens enter the body, the ___ system takes action.
- 8. Artificial active immunity occurs through ___.
- 10. Chemicals in the skin, such as ___, help break bacterial cell walls.
- 13. ___ T cells shut down the immune response to prevent overreaction.
- 14. The main function of the lymph nodes is to remove ___ cells and pathogens.
- 16. Pathogens are microorganisms that cause ___.
- 18. Large white blood cells called ___ engulf pathogens.
- 21. Natural passive immunity occurs when a baby receives antibodies from the ___.
- 23. These memory cells help the body respond ___ if the same pathogen invades again.
- 24. T cells kill infected cells.
- 25. The pieces of the pathogen that trigger an immune response are called ___.
- 28. The ___ gland processes T cells, which play a key role in the immune response.
- 29. T cells coordinate the immune response.
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- 1. Acquired immunity develops after exposure to a pathogen and includes natural and ___ immunity.
- 2. Innate immunity is ___ and does not require prior exposure to pathogens.
- 3. Natural active immunity occurs through a ___ infection.
- 5. The body's first line of defense includes the skin, mucus, and ___.
- 6. The immune system is an army of cells, tissues, and ___ that work together to fight pathogens.
- 7. The immune system is not located in one part of the body but functions as a ___ system.
- 9. Lymph is a ___ or yellowish fluid that contains white blood cells.
- 11. The skin acts as a ___ barrier to invaders.
- 12. Artificial passive immunity occurs through antibody transfer, such as a ___ shot.
- 15. The skin also produces ___, which contains acids that kill microorganisms.
- 17. When a pathogen is destroyed, some T and B cells remain as ___ cells.
- 19. B cells produce ___ that attach to pathogens and mark them for destruction.
- 20. The ___ is a lymph organ that acts as a large blood filter.
- 22. If there are too many pathogens, the macrophages call for help from ___ and B cells.
- 25. Immunity is classified into two main types: innate immunity and ___ immunity.
- 26. The body has three main groups of lymph nodes located in the groin, armpit, and ___.
- 27. ___ are lymphatic tissues that help defend against infections in the throat.