Immune System

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  1. 6. to antigen occurs on the first occasion it is encountered. This response can take up to 14 days to resolve and leads to the generation of memory cells with high specificity for the inducing antigen
  2. 7. is a small collection of genetic code, either DNA or RNA, surrounded by a protein coat
  3. 9. is a culture of hybrid cells that results from the fusion of B cells and myeloma cells
  4. 10. are important cells of the immune system that are formed in response to an infection or accumulating damaged or dead cells
  5. 12. is the colorless, odorless, gaseous element represented by the symbol
  6. 13. is the capability of multicellular organisms to resist harmful microorganisms
  7. 14. defined as immunity to a pathogen that occurs following exposure to said pathogen
  8. 16. is an organism that causes disease
  9. 17. also known as B lymphocytes, are a type of white blood cell of the lymphocyte subtype
  10. 19. is a protein produced by the body's immune system when it detects harmful substances, called antigens
  11. 20. Any substance that causes the body to make an immune response against that substance
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  1. 1. colorless and non-flammable gas at normal temperature and pressure
  2. 2. occurs when tissues are injured by bacteria, trauma, toxins, heat, or any other cause. The damaged cells release chemicals including histamine, bradykinin, and prostaglandins
  3. 3. are part of the immune system and develop from stem cells in the bone marrow
  4. 4. the immune system can eliminate the antigen, which has been encountered by the individual during the primary invasion, more rapidly and efficiently
  5. 5. provided when a person is given antibodies to a disease rather than producing them through his or her own immune system
  6. 8. are a group of signaling proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of several viruses
  7. 11. is a thick fluid containing dead tissue, cells, and bacteria
  8. 15. how your body recognizes and defends itself against bacteria, viruses, and substances that appear foreign and harmful
  9. 18. is a type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system