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VariousWhen the immune system detects an antigen, it responds by producing a protein called antibodies that destroy foreign substances.
The immune system response also incorporates a mechanism called phagocytosis, in which white blood cells destroy bacteria and other substances that have been introduced into the body. Proteins called "complement" help the leukocytes in this process.
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Immunological response
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