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Flashcards: Science

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VirusParticle made up of hereditary material and protein.
Immune SystemSystem used to defend the body from disease.
White Blood CellA cell that destroys micoorganisms that are not part of the body.
InterferonPrevents viruses from reproducing.
AntibodiesSticks to viruses preventing them from sticking to cells and flagging them for destruction.
ComplementDestroys cells flagged with antibodies.
VaccineA weakened version of a virus to build immunity.
AIDSAcquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
HIVA virus causing AIDS
SmallpoxA disease that causes small pus-filled sores and a high fever.