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Which cells are combined to produce hybridomas?
Which cells are combined to produce hybridomas?
Monoclonal antibodies can bind to multiple types of antigens.
Monoclonal antibodies can bind to multiple types of antigens.
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What type of cells do lymphocytes belong to?
What type of cells do lymphocytes belong to?
White blood cells
Monoclonal antibodies are proteins produced from a single _____ of cells.
Monoclonal antibodies are proteins produced from a single _____ of cells.
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Match the following uses of monoclonal antibodies with their applications:
Match the following uses of monoclonal antibodies with their applications:
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What is a key advantage of hybridomas produced from human and mouse cells?
What is a key advantage of hybridomas produced from human and mouse cells?
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Antigens are only found on the surface of tumor cells.
Antigens are only found on the surface of tumor cells.
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What type of testing relies on monoclonal antibodies for detecting pregnancy?
What type of testing relies on monoclonal antibodies for detecting pregnancy?
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What color does mucus turn when you have a cold?
What color does mucus turn when you have a cold?
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The skin acts as a barrier to prevent pathogens from entering the body.
The skin acts as a barrier to prevent pathogens from entering the body.
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What is the function of cilia in the respiratory system?
What is the function of cilia in the respiratory system?
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The sticky liquid produced by the nose is called __________.
The sticky liquid produced by the nose is called __________.
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How does the body stop bleeding after skin damage?
How does the body stop bleeding after skin damage?
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The stomach acid is ineffective in destroying microorganisms.
The stomach acid is ineffective in destroying microorganisms.
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What role does healthy skin microorganisms play in body defense?
What role does healthy skin microorganisms play in body defense?
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Match the following body defenses with their functions:
Match the following body defenses with their functions:
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What is the purpose of mimicry in some plants?
What is the purpose of mimicry in some plants?
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Memory cells are responsible for producing antibodies the first time the body meets a new pathogen.
Memory cells are responsible for producing antibodies the first time the body meets a new pathogen.
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What type of pathogens can vaccinations protect against?
What type of pathogens can vaccinations protect against?
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Antigens on microorganisms are recognized by the body's _____ to create specific antibodies.
Antigens on microorganisms are recognized by the body's _____ to create specific antibodies.
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Match the following types of diseases with their corresponding vaccination examples:
Match the following types of diseases with their corresponding vaccination examples:
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Which plant exhibits a unique adaptation by collapsing leaves to frighten larger animals?
Which plant exhibits a unique adaptation by collapsing leaves to frighten larger animals?
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Vaccination involves introducing live pathogens to stimulate the immune response.
Vaccination involves introducing live pathogens to stimulate the immune response.
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What is the role of antibodies in the immune system?
What is the role of antibodies in the immune system?
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The MMR vaccine protects against _____, _____, and _____
The MMR vaccine protects against _____, _____, and _____
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Study Notes
Preventing Microorganisms
- Your body encounters millions of disease-causing microorganisms daily.
- Openings and breaks in the skin provide entry points for pathogens.
- The body has various defense mechanisms to prevent infection.
Skin Defenses
- Skin acts as a barrier to prevent bacteria and viruses from entering tissues.
- A cut or damaged skin is sealed by blood clotting, forming a scab.
- Antimicrobial secretions destroy bacteria.
- Skin's microorganisms provide an extra barrier against pathogens.
Respiratory and Digestive Defenses
- Breathing and eating allow pathogens to enter.
- The nose has hairs and mucus to trap pathogens from inhaled air.
- Cilia in the trachea and bronchi move mucus upwards toward the throat.
- Stomach acid neutralizes pathogens consumed in food and drink.
The Immune-System (Internal Defenses)
- The immune system tries to destroy pathogens.
- White blood cells engulf and digest pathogens.
- Some white blood cells produce antibodies that target specific pathogens.
- Antibodies help the body quickly eliminate the pathogens upon re-exposure.
- Antitoxins neutralize toxins released by pathogens.
- White blood cells contain enzymes that combat cold viruses and pathogens in mucus.
Plant Pathogens
- Plants are susceptible to viruses, bacteria, and fungi.
- Aphids, which feed on plant sap, carry diseases.
- Pests like grubs or nematodes harm plant roots.
- Mineral deficiencies affect plant growth and yield.
Detecting Plant Diseases
- Early detection is crucial for effective disease management.
- Symptoms include stunted growth, leaf spots, decay, growths, malformations, discoloration, and pests.
- Experts check symptoms in crop plants and trees for pathogens.
Physical Plant Defenses
- Cell walls resist microbial invasion.
- A waxy cuticle on leaves prevents pathogen entry.
- Dead cells on stems or bark form a barrier.
- Leaf loss sheds infectious diseases carried by infected leaves.
Chemical Plant Defenses
- Plants produce chemicals to deter invaders, acting as antibiotics.
- Some examples: mint, witch hazel, compounds from pine, cypress, and euphorbias.
- Plants defend themselves against animals that eat them through spines, hairs, or toxic compounds.
How Antibiotics Work
- Antibiotics target bacterial cells, not human cells.
- Antibiotics can kill bacteria and cure bacterial diseases.
- Some bacteria are developing resistance to antibiotics.
Treating Infectious Diseases
- Drugs treat symptoms but don’t eliminate pathogens.
- Painkillers like aspirin and paracetamol relieve symptoms.
- Antiseptics and disinfectants kill bacteria outside the body.
- Antibiotics target bacterial diseases.
- They’re generally effective but some bacteria are resistant to them.
Vaccination
- Vaccination (immunization) uses a dead or inactive pathogen to stimulate antibody production.
- This protects the body from future infections by the same pathogen.
- Herd immunity occurs when a large portion of the population is immune to a disease, minimizing its spread.
Monoclonal Antibodies
- Hybridomas produce identical antibodies to target specific cells or chemicals.
- Monoclonal antibodies can bind to specific molecules and perform various functions. They are used to identify and diagnose diseases, particularly cancers, and are targeted at harmful or diseased cells.
Key Terminology
- Pathogen: A disease-causing organism.
- Antibody: A protein that recognizes and neutralizes a specific pathogen.
- Antitoxin: A substance that neutralizes a toxin produced by a pathogen.
- Herd Immunity: Large populations with immunity reduces the spread of a disease.
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