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How are viruses harmful?
Viruses are harmful because they invade host cells and hijack their machinery to replicate. This can cause damage to the host cell and trigger immune responses that can lead to inflammation and tissue damage. In severe cases, viral infections can spread throughout the body and cause systemic illness.
Is an infection the presence of an allergen in or on the body?
No, an infection is the invasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi, in the body. Allergens, on the other hand, are substances that can trigger an allergic reaction in certain individuals.
What is osmosis Jones' job?
Osmosis Jones is a white blood cell and his job is to protect the body from harmful germs and viruses by fighting infections and maintaining overall health.
manufactured by the body to help protect you from disease?
Antibodies are proteins manufactured by the body's immune system in response to an invasion by foreign substances such as bacteria or viruses. Antibodies help to identify and neutralize these harmful pathogens, protecting the body from disease.
What is the sticky substance that traps microbes?
Mucus, produced by the body's mucous membranes, is a sticky substance that can trap microbes like bacteria and viruses. This helps to prevent harmful pathogens from entering and infecting the body.
Is viruses harmful?
Yes, but some viruses are more harmful than others.
How is viruses harmful?
because they are harmful
The body makes chemicals that can help to destroy harmful viruses and bacteria. these chemicals are called?
Antibodies
How are viruses harmful?
Viruses are harmful because they invade host cells and hijack their machinery to replicate. This can cause damage to the host cell and trigger immune responses that can lead to inflammation and tissue damage. In severe cases, viral infections can spread throughout the body and cause systemic illness.
Why is bacteria not harmful to people?
it can be harmful but we have antibiotics so they aren't as harmful as some viruses.
Harmful chemicals or viruses that can be transferred from a mother to her developing fetus are called?
Harmful chemicals or viruses that can be transferred from a mother to her developing fetus are called teratogens.
How could viruses be helpful?
Some viruses target harmful organisms. For example, bacteriophage viruses kill bacteria. Other viruses might kill mosquitoes or weevils or other harmful insects without hurting any other species.
What protein defends against harmful viruses?
Antibodies
What are the useful and harmful effects of viruses?
Some viruses are beneficial in that they have commercial uses. Examples are tulips with streaks of color. Other viruses cause diseases such as colds, HIV.
Is an infection the presence of an allergen in or on the body?
No, an infection is the invasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi, in the body. Allergens, on the other hand, are substances that can trigger an allergic reaction in certain individuals.
Which system defends the body against pathogenes?
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What are the natural defenses that your body has against harmful substances and disease?
The body's natural defenses include the immune system, which uses specialized cells to identify and destroy harmful substances like viruses and bacteria. Other defenses include physical barriers like skin and mucous membranes, as well as enzymes that break down toxins and pathogens. Additionally, the body has inflammation responses that help to isolate and neutralize threats.
