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Homeostasis
Term | Definition |
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Organ system | A group of organs that work together to preform a major function in the body |
Pathogen | An organism that causes disease |
Antibody | A protein produced by a B cell of the immune system that destroys pathogens |
Immunity | The body's ability to destroy pathogens before they can cause disease |
Homeostasis | The maintenance of stable internal conditions in an organism |
Stress | The reaction of a person's body to potentially threatening, challenging, or disturbing events |