____________________ Refers to the Phenomenon of the Immune System Not

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Short Answer

____________________ refers to the phenomenon of the immune system not attacking a person's own tissues.

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Definitions:

Presbycusis

Age-related hearing loss, gradually occurring in individuals as they grow older, affecting the ability to perceive or understand sounds.

High-Pitched Sounds

Sounds that are high in frequency, typically perceived as shrill or squeaky by the human ear.

Atonia

A condition characterized by a lack of muscle strength or muscle tone, often occurring during sleep phases such as REM sleep.

Pertussis

Also known as whooping cough, a highly contagious bacterial disease causing severe coughing fits and difficulty breathing.