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Define Life Span and Longevity

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Define life span and longevity.


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Immune System

The body's defense system against pathogens, consisting of a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body.

Exaggerated Response

An exaggerated response is an overreactive or heightened reaction to a stimulus, which can be physiological or emotional.

Passive Artificial Immunity

Immunity acquired by the transfer of antibodies from another individual, as through injection or from mother to fetus across the placenta.

Adaptive Immunity

The branch of the immune system that involves the creation of antibodies and memory cells in response to an exposure to a specific pathogen, providing long-term immunity.

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