Chapter 21 The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses Innate and Adaptive Defenses (Fig. 21.1‚ pg. 767) Body Defenses against Infection (Fig. 21.1‚ pg. 767) * Immunity * Resistance to disease * Pathogen * disease causing agent * bacteria‚ viruses‚ etc * Innate (nonspecific) Defenses * responds quickly * general defenses * protects against many pathogens * First line of defense * skin and mucosae prevent entry of microorganisms
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White Paper #1 The Different Types of UPS Systems Revision 5 By Neil Rasmussen 2003 American Power Conversion. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be used‚ reproduced‚ photocopied‚ transmitted‚ or stored in any retrieval system of any nature‚ without the written permission of the copyright owner. www.apc.com Rev 2004-5 2 Executive Summary There is much confusion in the marketplace about the different types of UPS systems and their
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Q 1)Why do central problems arise in an economy? 1 Marks Ans. Central problems arise in an economy due to scarcity of resources having alternative uses in relation to unlimited wants. Q 2)What is the general shape of the APP curve? 1 Marks Ans. APP curve first rises and then falls when more units of a factor are employed. Q 3)What do the returns to scale refer to? Returns to scale relates to increase in output when all the inputs are increased in the same proportion. Q 4)What are
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JCCF APC Star 1 Syllabus. General 1. The 5/JCCF is scheduled for Star 1 Examination on 25 May 2013. In an effort to increase the number of Star One (1) passes in the Battalion/Unit: It is the duty and responsibility of the respective Unit Commanders to ensure Cadets are properly trained at the Unit level. Cadets who do not achieve a pass in the Star One will have difficulty participating in Battalion/ Force events or gaining promotions. Aim 2. To prepare Cadet Other Ranks at the JCCF APC Star
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- Thrombin is a pro-coagulant that activates factor V & factor VIII - So when thrombomodulin binds to thrombin it forms a Thrombomodulin-Thrombin Complex that activates Protein C - Activated Protein C (APC) along with its Co-factor Protein S ------> Inactivates Factors V and VIII. - APC ( Activated Protein C ) also activates Tissue Plasminogen activator by inactivating an Inhibitor of Tissue Plasminogen activator (t-PA) hence increasing the amount of Plasmin (Fibrinolysin ) Produced. Fibrinolytic
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This paper critiques the slow pace and use of legal rigmaroles in frustrating enforcement investors’ protection laws in Nigeria‚ compared with the American legal system‚ using AJAYI v SEC as reference. It concludes that (a) Nigerian courts should employ their power to sanction lawyers and litigants more proactively; (b) specialised courts’ powers‚ such as the Investment and Securities Tribunal (IST) must be enhanced to handle specific subject-matters in Nigeria; and (c) the rights of appeal to appellate
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Lymphocytes • Two types of lymphocytes – T-Cells (Thymus derived) • Natural Killer Cells (Innate Immunity) • CD4+ T-Cells (helper cells) • CD8+ T-Cells (cytotoxic cells) – B-Cells (Bone Marrow derived) Antigen presenting cells (APC) General APC Professional APC All Cells B-Cells‚ Macrophages‚ Dendritic Cells Present antigen found outside the cell Use an MHC class II molecule to present antigen Interact with CD4+ TCells T-Cell Help Present antigen found inside the cell Use an MHC class I
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Learnhive Education Pvt. Ltd. www.learnhive.com SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT MATHS CLASS 9 Question paper: C09-MA-SA1-2013-01 Time: 3 Hrs General Instructions: A) B) All questions are compulsory. The question paper consists of 34 questions divided into four sections A‚B‚C and D. a. Section A comprises of 10 questions of 1 mark each b. Section B comprises of 5 questions of 2 marks each c. Section C comprises of 10 questions of 3 marks each d. Section D comprises 10 questions of 4 marks each Question numbers
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Session - 12 Chapter 17 Inventory Control – Part 2 Dr. G. Anand “QM & OM” Area Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) IIMK Campus‚ Kunnamangalam‚ Kozhikode‚ Kerala - 673570 17-2 OBJECTIVES • Multi-Period Inventory Models: Basic Fixed-Time Period Model • Miscellaneous Systems and Issues – Optional Replenishment System – 2 Bin System – ABC Analysis Fixed-Time Period Model with Safety Stock Formula 17-3 q = Average demand + Safety stock – Inventory currently
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consumption because it shifts the consumption schedule downward. C) decreases consumption by moving downward along a specific consumption schedule. D) increases consumption because it shifts the consumption schedule upward. 4. The APC is calculated as: A) change in consumption / change in income. B) consumption / income. C) change in income / change in consumption. D) income / consumption. 5. Tessa’s break-even level of income is $10‚000 and her
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