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What is the system that helps fight bacteria and viruses called?
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∙ 14y ago
Lymphatic System. I sure hope it is because if its not am going to get an F on my homework!! :(
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe organs of the immune system fight viruses and bacteria.
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∙ 15y agoThe Lymphatic System.
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∙ 15y agoThe immune system.
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∙ 12y agoThat would be the immune system
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∙ 14y agoImmune system
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Which part of blood is responsible for fighting infections?
White blood cells (WBC) of a type called macrophages are attracted to the site of infection and surround the bacteria, digesting and killing them by using hydrogen peroxide created within the WBC.
Which blood cells fight bacteria and viruses?
The white blood cells (also called leukocytes).
Why is it easier to make drugs that fight bacteria than viruses?
Viruses are constantly mutating which is why flu shots not always successful as they must predict which way the virus is going to evolve.
What is a dead or altered viruses or bacteria that are used to stimulate the body to be on alert are called?
Dead or altered viruses or bacteria that are used to stimulate the body's immune response are called vaccines. Vaccines contain weakened or inactivated forms of the pathogen, or certain proteins or subunits of the pathogen, to trigger an immune response without causing the disease. This allows the body to recognize and fight the pathogen more effectively if encountered in the future.
All about white blood cells?
white blood cells are your body's defence system to bacteria and infection when it enters your body there are several types of white blood cells the main one is called a phagocyte which engulfs bacteria and using proteins it eats it others white blood cells include t cells and b cells
What system gets rid of bacteria and viruses?
The organs of the immune system fight viruses and bacteria.
Does the endocrine system help fight bacteria and viruses?
true
What system includes specialized cells that help fight bacteria and viruses?
The immune system has special cells that help the body to fight off any invaders.
Why do antibodies work to kill bacteria but not viruses?
bacteria is complit cell or contain cellular material hence specific antibody riquar as compair to virus is difrance
What are proteins that activate the immune system and fight viruses?
They are called antibodies. Another term is immunoglobulins.
Which part of blood is responsible for fighting infections?
White blood cells (WBC) of a type called macrophages are attracted to the site of infection and surround the bacteria, digesting and killing them by using hydrogen peroxide created within the WBC.
What does the body make to fight viruses?
Body has got immune system. This immune system or the body immunity forms the antibodies to fight the viruses. The immunity against the viruses is usually life long.
What eats viruses?
Not sure if any bacteria/protists eat viruses, but our white blood cells definitely do. How do you think you fight a cold?
Does bacteria and germs help young children fight illness?
Most bacteria do absolutely nothing, Some are harmfull (there called pathogens) and others help you out with numerous things from digestion to fighting off viruses.
What do the bacteria have to fight to get into the body?
your immune system
Which blood cells fight bacteria and viruses?
The white blood cells (also called leukocytes).
What are antibiotics viruses or Monera?
Antibiotics are products made to fight bacteria. The word means anti- (against) -bio (life). Since viruses are not alive, antibiotics cannot harm them.
