Describe the Axial and Appendicular Skeletons

question 74

Essay

Describe the axial and appendicular skeletons.

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Definitions:

Pertussis

A highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract, also known as whooping cough, characterized by severe coughing spells that can last for weeks.

Artificial Immunity

Immunity acquired through medical intervention, such as vaccination, as opposed to immunity gained through natural infection (natural immunity).

Immunizations

The process by which individuals are made immune or resistant to an infectious disease, typically by the administration of a vaccine.

Antibodies

Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to neutralize or destroy foreign substances like bacteria and viruses.