The Immune System Vocabulary

The protein produced by B cells that helps to neutralize pathogens is called ________.

The type of white blood cell that produces antibodies is called a ________.

A single-celled microorganism that can cause disease is called a ________.

A ________ is a substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of harmful organisms and is part of the body's defense system.

Tiny hair-like structures that help move mucus and trapped particles out of the respiratory tract are called ________.

A disease that can be spread from one person to another is called a ________.

Any condition that impairs the normal functioning of the body is called a ________.

An increase in body temperature that helps the body fight infection is called a ________.

The body's initial defense mechanism against pathogens is known as the ________.

What is E. coli? E. coli is a type of ______ that causes disease by attaching to cells and releasing toxins.