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Please define the following key terms
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Immune System

The body's defense mechanism against infectious organisms and other invaders through a combination of physical barriers, cells, and proteins.

Lymph Nodes

Small, bean-shaped structures that are part of the lymphatic system and function as filters for harmful substances.

Diathesis-Stress Model

A psychological theory that suggests mental disorders develop due to a predispositional vulnerability together with stress from life experiences.

Specific Immunity

The immune system's targeted response to particular pathogens or foreign substances, involving recognition of specific antigens and memory of previous encounters.

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