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| a disease caused by a pathogens that disrupts the normal function of the body |
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| microorganisms that cause infectious diseases |
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| a reaction to tissue damage caused by an injury or an infection |
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| white blood cells that engulf and destroy bacteria |
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| a substance that triggers an immune response |
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| provide immunity against antigens and pathogens in body fluids |
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| Provide a defense against abnormal cells and pathogens inside living cells |
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| when a person develops antibodies to a certain pathogen |
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| an injection of a weakened or mild form of a pathogen to trigger an immune response |
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| antibodies produced against a pathogen by other animals are introduced into the body |
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| the most common overreactions of the immune system |
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| antigens that cause allergic reactions |
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| medicines often used to relieve symptoms of allergies |
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| a chemical that is released from chemical mast cell; increases blood flow and mucus |
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