Immune System Review

Macrophages are human white blood cells that destroy pathogens by

Vaccinations help prepare the body to fight pathogens by stimulating the production of

Some people have an immune response to peanuts, milk or eggs.  This malfunction of the immune system is called an

What is in a vaccine?

Antibodies and receptors recognize pathogens by

What would have to change on a pathogen in order for the human body to not recognize the pathogen any more?

What system of the body is stimulated by the use of a vaccine?

The virus that causes AIDS is damaging to the body because it attacks

Viruses may only infect one type of cell because in order to enter the cell their antigens must attach to the cell's

Transplants may be dangerous because the host may recognize the donor's antigens as foreign.  When this happens it is called

What does an immunosuppressant drug do?

What is an advantage of taking an immunosuppressant drug?

What is the disadvantage of taking an immunosuppressant drug?