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Body Defense

This is from section 8-1 (p. 192-197)

AB
Immune SystemThe body's defense against disease causing organisms
First Line of DefenseSkin and reflexes (sneezing, coughing)
Second Line of DefenseInflammatory Response (area becomes red, swollen, and warm to touch)
Inflammatory ResponseIncreasing blood supply to the affected area which allows more white blood cells in the area
InterferonA substance produced by cells when they are attacked by viruses. It slows the rate of virus reproduction.
Third Line of DefenseProduce antibodies
AntibodiesProteins made by the immune system that destroy invaders
AntigenAn organism that invades the body and triggers antibodies to start working.


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