Which Body System Would Be Most Affected by a Lower

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Which body system would be most affected by a lower than normal atmospheric pressure?

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Definitions:

Immunodeficiency

A state or condition where the immune system's ability to fight infectious disease is compromised or entirely absent.

SCID

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, a rare genetic disorder characterized by the disturbed development of functional T cells and B cells caused by numerous genetic mutations, resulting in a highly compromised immune system.

AIDS

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), characterized by the weakening of the immune system.

Neutrophils

White blood cells that play a critical role in the immune system by engulfing and destroying pathogens.