Combined Science GCSE
Immune system
What Immune system means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Immune system
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Reference: AQA
Defends the body against pathogens using white blood cells such as lymphocytes and phagocytes that recognise and destroy pathogens.
Topics that use Immune system
- Health issues (AQA GCSE)
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