* AP IMMUNE SYSTEM * An animal must defend itself against unwelcome intruders -- the many potentially dangerous viruses‚ bacteria‚ and other pathogens it encounters in the air‚ in food‚ and in water. * Herpes simplex-1 (Herpes labialis‚ HSV-1) * Herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2‚ Herpes genitalis) on thigh * Three cooperative lines of defense have evolved to counter these threats. * Two of these are nonspecific -- that is‚ they do not distinguish one infectious agent from another
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The class system is defined as a “social stratification based on both birth and individual achievement.” (Macionis 209). The caste system is defined as “social stratification based on ascription‚ or birth.” (Macionis 208). The big difference between the caste system and the class system is that you cannot change your status in the caste system. The definition makes this clear as it states that your rank is ascribed‚ or in other words‚ given to you at birth. From the moment you are born into the caste
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Body in Action – Muscular System Roughly 40% of your body mass is made up of muscle‚ the key purpose of which is to move the bones of your body. In this assignment muscle movements and short and long term responses to exercise will be looked at. Types of Muscle Within the body‚ there are three different types of muscle. 1. Cardiac Muscle 2. Skeletal Muscle 3. Smooth Muscle Cardiac Muscle This is specialised muscle of the heart (BTEC National Sport Book 1). This is an involuntary type
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Ch10-12 Essays Essay 1. What are the advantages of prototypes? · They provide a method for investigating an environment in which the problem is poorly defined and information is difficult to gather. · They reduce the need for training information system users because the users are involved in developing the system. · They reduce cost because building a model is less expensive than building the complete system. If the users decide the system shouldn’t be developed‚ the organization hasn’t
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There has been as much praise as there is criticism of the jury system. Most critics doubt the competence‚ rationality and motives of the jury system alleging its only “claim to legitimacy is its archaic root.” Other critics question the ability of the jury system to adapt to complex issues in the modern world coupled with the impact of internet. However‚ much of this criticism of the jury is not supported by any empirical research. It appears that these criticisms are mainly just “made by appeals
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Education System The education system in my country is different from U.S education; mostly it is similar to France education system. The education system in my country is very restricted and it is not easy to graduate from high school. I have been attending US colleges for almost four years now. I finished high school in my country and never get a chance to attend college in there. In this essay I would like to compare and contrast the differences between my high school education system and
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The French legal system essay Britain is a common law country in which the system of justice depends heavily on custom and precedent. By contrast‚ France is a civil law country where the legal system is based entirely on a body of written law commonly called the Code of Law. This translates into less reliance on case law‚ no straight precedent rule‚ and to simplify matters‚ no need in contracts for providing for every single occurrence‚ which means that a standard agreement might well be ten
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE EXTENDED ESSAY PHYSICS The simple Pulley system and its efficiency Research Question: “How does the length of wire and thickness of wire affect the efficiency of Atwood’s machine?” NAME: MUHAMMAD HARIZ BIN MD YUSUF MAY SESSION 2013 CANDIDATE NUMBER: 002348-086 CENTRE: MARA COLLEGE SEREMBAN‚ JALAN AMINUDDIN BAKI‚ 70100 SEREMBAN‚ NEGERI SEMBILAN‚ MALAYSIA. NUMBER OF WORDS: 3592 NUMBER OF PAGES: 34 Abstract The thickness and the length of wire
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Organ Systems and their functions I. Integumentary System Functions to protects against environmental hazards; helps control body temperature. Composed of Skin and derivates Epidermis – covers surface; protects deeper tissues Keratinocytes – waterproofing Melanocytes – pigment –protects against UV light Dermis – Nourishes epidermis; provides strength; contains exocrine glands Collagenous tissue – strength Skin Derivates A. Hair– protection and warmth (vellus – fine un-pigmented hair: terminal
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The NHS is the nationalised hence‚ publicly funded healthcare system in the United Kingdom. The NHS is largely funded by general taxation (including a proportion from National Insurance payments but the National Insurance is not enough to cover the whole system)[1]. The UK government department responsible for the NHS is the Department of Health‚ headed by the Secretary of State for Health‚ who sits in the British Cabinet. The NHS provides healthcare for residents in the UK with most services free
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