Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-These white blood cells arrive first in the attack against invaders and consume the pathogens.

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Neutrophils are the white blood cells that arrive first in the attack against invaders and consume the pathogens.

Answer: A 
 Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that play a role in the second line of defense and are involved in allergic and parasitic responses.

Answer: C 
 The third line of defense includes the immune response mounted by B cells and T cells, which specifically target and eliminate pathogens.

Answer: B 
 Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks and damages healthy cells and tissues in the body.

Answer: E 
 Plasma cells are a type of immune cell that produce and secrete large amounts of antibodies, which help to fight off infections.

Answer: H 
 The first line of defense includes physical and chemical barriers, such as skin and mucous membranes, that help to prevent pathogens from entering the body.

Answer: F 
 The second line of defense includes nonspecific immune responses, such as inflammation and the activity of phagocytic cells, that can help to eliminate pathogens.

Answer: G 
 Cytotoxic T cells are a type of white blood cell that directly attack and kill infected cells in the body.

Answer: I 
 Mast cells are a type of immune cell that play a role in the allergic response by releasing histamine and other chemicals that cause inflammation and other symptoms.

Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct