BIOL 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter Chapter 23: Syphilis, Gastroenteritis, Malaria

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Virus: an acellular infectious particle consisting of nucleic acid surrounded by a protein shell. Immune system: a system of cells and tissues that acts to defend the body against foreign cells and infectious agents. Pathogens: infectious agents, including certain viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Immunity: the resistance to a given pathogen conferred by the activity of the immune system. Innate immunity: nonspecific defenses, such as physical and chemical barriers and specialized white blood cells that are present from birth and require little or no time to become active. The immune system defends against a variety of pathogens.

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