GENERAL ANATOMY
IMMUNE SYSTEM
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Foreign substances or agents that attack the body and cause infectious diseases.
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White blood cells that attack foreign substances that enter the body.
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A type of internal defense mechanism in the immune system.
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Antigens (proteins) that cause diseases.
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Detailed explanation-1: -A pathogen is a bacterium, virus, parasite or fungus that can cause disease within the body. Each pathogen is made up of several subparts, usually unique to that specific pathogen and the disease it causes. The subpart of a pathogen that causes the formation of antibodies is called an antigen.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pathogens include viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites that invade the body and can cause health issues. Anthrax, HIV, Epstein-Barr virus, and the Zika virus, among many others are examples of pathogens that cause serious diseases.
Detailed explanation-3: -Different types of pathogens. Share on Pinterest Bacteria, viruses, and fungi are all types of pathogens. A pathogen brings disease to its host. Another name for a pathogen is an infectious agent, as they cause infections.
Detailed explanation-4: -Pathogenic organisms are of five main types: viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and worms.