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Biology - Semester 2 - Immunity
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Biology
10th Grade
05/23/2010

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Red Blood Cells
Definition
They are formed in bone marrow, and their function is to transport oxygen.
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White Blood cells
Definition
They are formed in bone marrow, thymus gland, lymph nodes, and spleen. They function in immunity reactions of the body, but where they are formed determines their specific function.
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Platelets
Definition
Cell Fragments which aid in blood clotting.
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Plasma
Definition
Straw colored liquid in blood that transports glucose, amino acids, lipids, and wastes.
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Pathogen
Definition
Any disease-producing agent.
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Vaccine
Definition
Weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies.
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Antigen
Definition
Protein marker on a cell membrane.
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Immunity
Definition
Resistance to an infection caused by a specific pathogen.
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Phagocyte
Definition
A cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganisms.
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Killer T Cells
Definition
Kills foreign cells.
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Helper T Cells
Definition
Activates B & T cells.
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B Cells
Definition
Make antibodies.
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Memory B cells
Definition
Remembers the pathogen, so it can respond faster.
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