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  • Pathogen
    A microbe capable of causing disease, often by evading host defenses through specialized strategies.
  • Host Cell
    A body cell that can be invaded and used as a protective environment by microbes to avoid immune attack.
  • Immune System
    A network of cells and molecules that defends the body against infectious agents like bacteria and viruses.
  • Antibody
    A protein produced by the immune system that binds to foreign invaders, marking them for destruction.
  • Phagocytic Cell
    A type of immune cell that engulfs and digests microbes and debris, playing a key role in host defense.
  • Macrophage
    A large immune cell specialized in detecting, engulfing, and destroying pathogens and cellular debris.
  • Phagocytosis
    A process where immune cells engulf and digest foreign particles, helping to eliminate infections.
  • Evasion Mechanism
    A strategy used by microbes to avoid detection or destruction by the host's immune defenses.
  • Disease
    A condition resulting from the disruption of normal body function, often due to microbial invasion.
  • Microbe
    A microscopic organism, such as a bacterium, that can interact with host cells and immune defenses.
  • Host Defense
    The collective mechanisms by which the body protects itself from infection and disease.
  • Cartoon Illustration
    A simplified visual representation used to clarify complex biological interactions, such as immune evasion.
  • Bacterial Cell
    A single-celled prokaryote that can act as a pathogen and utilize host cells for protection.