Microbiology Vocabulary

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1. plays a crucial role in the initial immune response by activating the complement system and facilitating pathogen neutralization and clearance.
3. blood cell makers
6. DNA complexed to proteins, but not pure DNA
8. Vaccine; dead or attenuated pathogens
9. In immune factors lead to differences in an ability fight off infection
10. initiating and regulating inflammation, pathogen clearance, and immune cell recruitment.
11. Injection of immune serum
16. act as signals to the immune system, alerting it to the presence of pathogens and initiating an immune response.
19. produced by lymphocytes, fibroblasts, and macrophages
22. Has some benefits than just negatives such as increasing metabolism, stimulates immune response, and speeds up other immune reactions
23. binds to specific pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, and toxins
24. Immunity directed against a particular pathogen
25. cell membranes
28. signaling B cells to participate in immune responses and potentially regulating immune response
30. the layer of fat and connective tissue located just below the skin
31. plasma from clotted blood
32. Substance that prompts the generation of antibodies and triggers an immune response
34. Product of T cells
36. The B cell is going to divide many types because there are thousands of the similar receptor shaped organisms
42. stimulates release of histamines and has a role in allergic reactions
43. defense against microbial, immune regulation and communication between cells
45. relies on antibodies produced by B cells to neutralize or eliminate pathogens and toxins circulating in bodily fluids.
46. deliver a small volume of medication or substance directly into the dermis, the layer of skin beneath the surface
47. protecting the body's mucous membranes from microbial invasion and maintaining immune homeostasis.
48. A type of white blood cell that plays a key role in fighting infections and repairing tissue damage

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2. Serves as a way to mark cells as self so they are safe from destruction by our immune system
4. Antibodies pass from mother to fetus via placenta
5. deliver medication directly into a muscle, allowing for rapid absorption and are used for vaccines
6. masks dangerous parts of bacterial exotoxins; viruses
7. Site of T cell maturation
8. special receptors that are able to identify and stick to foreign cells
12. Located at the appendix, lacteal, and appendix
13. Gut associated
14. mucous covering prevents bacteria from attaching
15. movement of white blood cells from the blood into tissue
17. All purpose phagocytic cells and a primary component of pus
18. inflammations signals cause cells to migrate to the area
20. when re-exposed to the same pathogen, the body reacts so quickly that there is noticeable illness
21. Filter plasma and provides immune cells at major areas like armpits, groin, and neck
23. Key signs of redness, warmth, and swelling
26. engaging in phagocytosis and antigen presentation
27. defensive protein in blood plasma and body secretions
29. all of the processes involved in the second and third line of defense involved the second and third line of defense
33. Survey tissue and find microbes, particulate, and injured or dead cells
35. Infection; contact with pathogen
37. enhances inflammation and phagocytosis to eat dead or weak antigens
38. Filters red blood cells and removes old red blood cells from circulation
39. involves the polymerization of cytoplasmic proteins to create a protein that creates a pore in the membrane of intruders, resulting in the lysis of that cell
40. secretes antimicrobial agents and secretion of oily substance
41. made up of waterproof cells full of kerotin, constantly sloughed off
44. network of connective tissue to support cells of the body