Match the following terms with the correct description:
-Any substance capable of provoking an immune response
A)keratin
B)perforins
C)interferon
D)antibody
E)pyrogen
F)cytokines
G)antigen

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An antigen is any substance capable of provoking an immune response.

Answer: D 
 An antibody is a protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a specific antigen.

Answer: F 
 Cytokines are small proteins that play a crucial role in cell signaling during the immune response.

Answer: E 
 Pyrogens are substances that can cause fever by stimulating the body's immune system.

Answer: C 
 Interferons are proteins produced by cells in response to viral infection that help activate the immune system and prevent viral replication.

Answer: A 
 Keratin is a protein found in hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin, but it is not directly related to the immune system.

Answer: B 
 Perforins are proteins released by cytotoxic T cells and natural killer cells that can form pores in the membrane of target cells, causing them to lyse.

Match the Following Terms with the Correct Description