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abduction
moving away from
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sign
objective finding that is perceived by an examiner. ( fever, rash, abnormal blood cell count )
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symptom
subjective change in condition as perceived by the patient. (loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and fatigue )
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adrenal glands
endocrine glands located above each kidney
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antigen
usually a foreign substance ( such as a poison, virus, or bacterium ), stimulates the production of antibodies
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antibodies
protein substances made by white blood cells in response to the presence of foreign antigens
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adrenaline (epinephrine)
a hormone that affects the bodys function
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immune reponse
the reaction between an antigen and an antibody. Ex. the flu virus(antigen) enters the body, causing the production of antibodies in the bloodstream. They attach and destroy the antigens.
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vaccin
dead or weakened antigens that simulate white blood cells (lymphocytes) to make antibodies
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