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Of all factors, what is the most important risk factor in pulmonary disease?
Immune System
The complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that works together to defend the body against attacks by foreign invaders or pathogens.
General Adaptation Syndrome
A model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, comprised of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.
Graduate School
An advanced level of higher education where one pursues specialized degrees beyond the bachelor’s level, such as masters or doctorate degrees.
Cortisol Production
The process by which the adrenal glands secrete cortisol, a steroid hormone involved in the body's stress response.
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