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Muscle Cells Are Organised to Perform Specific Types of Contractions

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Muscle cells are organised to perform specific types of contractions within a tissue. Which of the following is a characteristic of smooth muscle?


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Immunological Functioning

The overall performance of the immune system in defending the body against pathogens and diseases.

Innate Immune System

The part of the immune system that is present from birth and provides the first line of defense against pathogens through nonspecific physical and chemical barriers as well as immune cells.

Specific Immune System

The part of the immune response that is tailored to recognize and remember specific pathogens, providing targeted and improved defense upon re-exposure.

Pathogen

A microorganism, such as a virus, bacterium, or parasite, that can cause disease in its host.

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