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infectious diseases
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a disease that can be spread from one organism to another
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mucous membrane
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a protective lining that covers any opening of the body
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pathogen
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a microorganism that can cause disease
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bacteria
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cause disease by releasing toxins
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toxin
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poision given off by bacteria
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virus
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smallest pathogen that takes over a cell and multiplies
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fungi
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an organism that can cause disease by being a parasite; likes dark, moist, warm areas
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protozoan
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larger disease causing organism that is commonly found in liquids
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parasite
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disease causing organism that lives off another organism
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lymphatic system
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network of vessels that works with the immune system to fight disease
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inflammation
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bodies general response to all injuries
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lymphocytes
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WBC's that do the work of the immune system
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WBC
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phagocytes
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WBC's that work by devouring the pathogen
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WBC
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T-cells
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WBC's that signal the presence of a pathogen
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WBC
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B-cells
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WBC's that produce antibodies
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WBC
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antibodies
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produced by B-cells and are blood proteins that fight pathogens and devour or make them harmless
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passive immunity
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short term immunity
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ex. mother --> child
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active immunity
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long term immunity
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1) you had the disease
2) you had the vaccination |
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immunizations
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given weakened or dead antibodies (mostly shots)
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a.k.a. vaccinations
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immune system
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all lines of defense
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works with lymphatic system
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