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Match the medical terms with their definitions.
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Innate Immunity
The initial protective barrier in the immune system, made up of physical, chemical, and cellular mechanisms against pathogens, which exist naturally from birth.
Capillaries
Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, facilitating the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other substances between blood and tissues.
Arterioles
Small branches of arteries leading into capillaries, responsible for controlling blood flow and pressure.
Phagocytic White Blood Cells
White blood cells that protect the body by ingesting harmful foreign particles, bacteria, and dead or dying cells.
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