Chapter 20: The Immune System The immune system has two intrinsic systems: 1. Innate (nonspecific) defense system 2. Adaptive (specific) defense system The immune system is a functional system rather than structural; there are no specific immune system organs Pathogen: a disease-causing agent; anything foreign in our body that causes disease Three lines of defense: 1st: external barriers 2nd: several non-specific defense mechanisms 3rd: immunity‚ specific resistance to disease
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Wine: Wine is fermented fruit juice. The most important fruit is Vitis vinifera (Vitaceae)‚ but any fruit can be used. Yeasts occur on the skins of most fruits and if the fruits are mashed‚ the sugar-containing juices begin to ferment. (Know this slide) Winemaking probably began as one of the earliest of human enterprises (8000-3000 B.C.). The wine grape was domesticated by at least 4000 B.C. Wine was used for Egyptian worship ceremonies. The Spanish introduced grapes into California in the 1700’s
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international students have to take the same courses as native English speakers to get a college degree. International students should get some advantages because they are ESL students. However‚ some teachers have a same expectations of non-native speakers as native speaking students. Many Asian students choose to study business‚ economics‚ hospitality and tourism‚ and English as their major. Those majors’ instructors have many non-native speakers in class. Many instructors have the same expectation of ESL
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Characteristics of Effective and Ineffective Speakers Effective 1. Confidence - Confidence comes from believing in what you are saying and being passionate about your subject. Self-confidence is developed by knowing everything you can about your subject and thoroughly preparing and practicing. 2. Likeability - As a general rule your listeners want to like you. When they do like you it makes delivering your speech easier. Your likeability is helped by smiling and being positive and friend
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Kyle Ferris Prof. Morgan ADMJ 54 19 Feb 2014 Guest Speaker 1 When thinking of an attorney the majority does not give it much thought as to the different types and functionalities this profession takes. That is‚ until someone is in need of one‚ or facing one of these professional arguers. One group that find themselves facing an attorney are criminals who have had charges placed against them through the District Attorney’s Office. The District Attorney’s Office is the main prosecuting party
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Hindsight is 20/20 Shannon Griffin PSY 202 Julie Engeland January 17‚ 2011 Outline What was your family like? A. My Oh My Mom B. Grandma and Grandpa C. 100 Acres…. One Family II. What was your educational and athletic experience? A. Newaygo High School B. Western Michigan University IV. Do you have your own family? A. Paris‚ Kendall and Jade B. Husband‚ ex-husband C. Friends without borders III. What jobs have you endured? A. Cheese and butter
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Why is it difficult to decide how many speakers of English there are around the world today? Introduction A language is a socio-cultural aspect of any given society. It is important to note that languages tend to evolve thereby making it impossible to establish their evolutionary paths and developments. As a result‚ there have been enormous challenges in the attempt to establish the historical path of such languages. With English language‚ the situation becomes even worse simply because it is widely
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Daniel Pathammavong Fundamentals of Public Speaking Outside Speaker 12/14/14 This Saturday on the 13th I went to see a speaker talk in Minneapolis on Nicollet Ave. I had found out about the event from a website called Meetup.com. There was a travel author planning to speak at a meeting room in a coffee shop about how living internationally can change your perspective. I thought that was intriguing so I went! It was at 2p.m that Saturday and there wasn’t a time scheduled for it to end. When I
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Lift Not The Painted Veil Which Those Who Live Lift not the painted veil which those who live Call Life: though unreal shapes be pictured there‚ And it but mimic all we would believe With colours idly spread‚--behind‚ lurk Fear And Hope‚ twin Destinies; who ever weave Their shadows‚ o’er the chasm‚ sightless and drear. I knew one who had lifted it--he sought‚ For his lost heart was tender‚ things to love‚ But found them not‚ alas! nor was there aught The world contains‚ the
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