What Is Meant by the Term Core Competencies

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Essay

What is meant by the term core competencies?

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Definitions:

Antigens

Molecules or substances that the immune system identifies as foreign, triggering an immune response.

Cancer Cells

Abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and can invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems.

Psychoneuroimmunology

The study of how psychological processes, the nervous system, and the immune system interact with each other.

Immune System

A biological system consisting of specific cells and proteins that defend the body against infection, disease, and foreign substances.