Infectious diseases

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  1. 5. The body’s ability to resist a specific infection
  2. 6. Process by which pathogens are coated to make phagocytosis easier
  3. 8. First line of defence that prevents pathogen entry
  4. 9. Protein that binds specifically to an antigen
  5. 11. Type of immunity gained after infection or vaccination
  6. 13. Infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  7. 15. Enzyme secreted by bacteria that breaks down cell walls
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  1. 1. Response where white blood cells engulf pathogens
  2. 2. Type of white blood cell that produces antibodies
  3. 3. Substance on the surface of a pathogen that triggers an immune response
  4. 4. A chemical that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria
  5. 7. A weakened or dead form of a pathogen used to stimulate immunity
  6. 10. Small infectious agent made of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat
  7. 11. Fluid containing antibodies given to provide immediate protection
  8. 12. Group of organisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protoctists
  9. 14. Disease caused by Plasmodium transmitted by mosquitoes