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B and T cells are this type of immune cell
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Where leukocytes are produced
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Released by phagocytes to communicate further immune responses in the brain
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A type of phagocyte that engulfs invading pathogens
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Your bodies built-in cellular defense
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Also called immunoglobulins, these proteins lock onto specific antigens of invading pathogens. .
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A result of immune cells releasing histamines, causing the blood vessels to swell.
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A collection of dead phagocytes as a result of 'overworking' them at the site of an infection
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The skin and mucous membrane are examples of this type of barrier
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Type of immunity that is 'borrowed' from a source for a short time (eg. antibodies from mothers breast milk)
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Lysozymes in tears and stomach acid are examples of this type of barrier
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An antimicrobial enzyme found in your tears
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Part of innate defence, this wet layer that lines your nose, mouth and other openings traps pathogens in it.
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The first line of defense against pathogens. It is non-specific and includes physical, chemical and cellular barriers.
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You develop this type of immunity throughout your life by getting exposed to disease and being vaccinated
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Macrophages, neutrophils, basophils and dendritic cells are this type of WBC.
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A different name for white blood cell.
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A type of phagocyte that targets bacteria
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