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Explain how each of the following avoids being killed by phagocytes.
a. Streptococcus pneumoniae
b. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
c. Streptococcus pyogenes
d. Shigella dysenteriae
Meninges
Three protective membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord, comprising the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.
Reciprocal Innervation
A neurological process where the activation of one muscle is accompanied by the relaxation of its antagonist muscle.
Stretch Reflex
A muscle reflex that responds to the stretching within the muscle, automatically contracting the muscle in response to its stretching in order to protect the muscle from over-stretching.
Patellar Tendon
The tendon that connects the patella (kneecap) with the tibia (shinbone), playing a key role in knee extension.
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