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... protect the body against disease - causing microorganisms . 4. Describe what is meant by the term normal hu- man ... protect the body against microbial infections . 6. Describe the inflammatory response and how it protects the body ...
... protect the body against disease - causing microorganisms . 4. Describe what is meant by the term normal hu- man ... protect the body against microbial infections . 6. Describe the inflammatory response and how it protects the body ...
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... protect against infec- tious agents because it can detect and react with foreign substances , including pathogenic microor- ganisms , in ways that preclude the harmful effects of that foreign agent . Toxins ( substances produced by ...
... protect against infec- tious agents because it can detect and react with foreign substances , including pathogenic microor- ganisms , in ways that preclude the harmful effects of that foreign agent . Toxins ( substances produced by ...
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... protect against hepatitis and other infectious diseases . Such injections of IgG offer limited protection for a short period of time . Although limited in duration , pas- sive immunity offers immediate protection because the ...
... protect against hepatitis and other infectious diseases . Such injections of IgG offer limited protection for a short period of time . Although limited in duration , pas- sive immunity offers immediate protection because the ...
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