HSC BIOLOGY CED

Biology

Harry and peter

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Front Immune response in invertebrates
Back Physical barriersExoskeletons: Arthropods possess hard exoskeletons made from chitin which prevents pathogen entryCuticle: Worms posses outer cuticle with similar function to exoskeletonShells: some molluscs may have hard shells to offer similar protectionChemical barriers:Toxins, chemical compounds and enzymes to prevent growth of pathogens and antimicrobial purposesInvertebrates experience inflammation but not fever since they cannot regulate body temp
Front What are alleles
Back A variant of a certain gene. e.g. blue eye colour vs brown
Front What is an antigen
Back A marker on the surface of a pathogen which allows recognition by immune cells
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