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A pathogen is any microorganism (such as a virus or bacterium) that causes disease.

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What is a pathogen produce?

Some pathogens produce toxins.


Some pathogens produce what?

Toxins


What are the poisons that pathogens produce call?

Toxins.


How do both plants and animals fight pathogens?

Plants produce antimicrobial compounds and have physical barriers like cell walls to resist pathogens. Animals have immune systems that produce antibodies and cells that can recognize and eliminate pathogens through various mechanisms such as phagocytosis and inflammation.


What is the invading material in the body which triggers the body to produce an antibody?

Pathogens


What cells produce antibodies and destroy pathogens?

B cells are the cells that produce antibodies, which are proteins that can neutralize pathogens. Natural killer (NK) cells are a type of lymphocyte that can directly destroy infected cells and cancer cells.


Process of immunity?

The process of immunity is to produce specific antibodies that bind to antigens on the surface of pathogens. =]


The preparation of dead or weakened pathogens that causes the immune system to produce anitbodies?

vaccine


How does resident normal flora protect the body against pathogens?

Resident normal flora compete with pathogens for nutrients and space, thereby preventing pathogens from colonizing and causing infections. Additionally, normal flora can produce substances that inhibit the growth of pathogens or modulate the immune response to promote defense against invading pathogenic organisms.


A preparation of killed or weakened pathogens injected or taken orally to stimulate the body to produce antibodies is called a?

vaccine


What best describes why pathogens are harmful?

Pathogens are harmful because they can invade the body, replicate, and cause damage to tissues and organs. They can also trigger immune responses that lead to inflammation and other negative effects on the body's normal functioning. Additionally, pathogens can produce toxins that are harmful to the body.


What is the type of white blood cells that can distinguish between different kinds of pathogens are called?

The type of white blood cells that can distinguish between different kinds of pathogens are called lymphocytes. They include T cells, which help coordinate the immune response, and B cells, which produce antibodies to neutralize specific pathogens. This ability to recognize and remember pathogens is essential for adaptive immunity.