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Immune System

Multicellular organisms contain systems of organs that carry out specialised functions that enable them to survive and reproduce.

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By the end of this section, you should be able to:
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  • LG1 - Define pathogens and provide common examples. 
     

  • LG2 - Outline the bodies first line of defense against pathogens. 
     

  • LG3 - Outline the bodies second line of defense against pathogens. 
     

  • LG4 - Outline the bodies third line of defense against pathogens. 
     

  • LG5 - Describe the role of vaccines in the prevention of disease.  
     

  • LG6 - Describe the role of antibiotics in the prevention of bacterial disease and outline complications that have developed as a result of antibiotic overuse. 
     

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