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- 2. What protein binds to antigens to neutralize them?
- 8. What is another name for the circulatory system?
- 10. What is the main organ of the circulatory system?
- 14. What autoimmune disease causes inflammation in the gut?
- 16. What syndrome weakens the heart muscle due to stress?
- 17. What autoimmune disease affects the joints?
- 19. What is the body's natural response to infection with heat?
- 21. What is the body's natural response to infection with heat?
- 23. What fluid circulates throughout the body?
- 24. What system is attacked in autoimmune diseases?
- 26. What is the fluid that surrounds cells called?
- 27. What blood disease leads to excessive white blood cells?
- 28. What immune cell is responsible for inflammation?
- 30. What is the largest artery in the body?
- 31. What vessels bring blood back to the heart?
- 32. What autoimmune disease affects the thyroid gland?
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- 1. What condition is caused by low iron or red blood cells?
- 3. What happens when blood flow to the heart is blocked?
- 4. What condition results from weak or damaged veins?
- 5. What is the term for a weak heart valve?
- 6. What type of blood cell carries oxygen?
- 7. What immune response is responsible for long-term protection?
- 9. What is the smallest type of artery?
- 11. What protein is secreted by leukocytes for communication?
- 12. What immune cell releases toxic agents to kill pathogens?
- 13. What disease causes an abnormal form of hemoglob is the scientific term for blood vessels?
- 15. What are the smallest blood vessels?
- 18. What immune response is triggered when tissue is damaged?
- 19. What is a blood clot that obstructs circulation called?
- 20. What vessels transport blood away from the heart?
- 22. What is the smallest type of vein?
- 25. What component makes blood appear red?
- 27. What immune disorder leads to widespread inflammation?
- 29. What is the liquid portion of blood called?