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2. Acid–base homeostasis - Wikipedia

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   The second and third lines of defense operate by making changes to the buffers, each of which consists of two components: a weak acid and its conjugate base. [ 5 ] [ 13 ] It is the ratio concentration of the weak acid to its conjugate base that determines the pH of the solution. [ 14 ]

3. Respiratory tract antimicrobial defense system - Wikipedia

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   In the first line of defense, inhaled bacteria are trapped by mucus and are swept toward the pharynx and are swallowed. [1] Bacteria which penetrate the mucous layer are dealt with a second line of defense which includes antimicrobial peptides that are secreted by the surface epithelium of the respiratory tract which kill many strains of ...

4. Defense physiology - Wikipedia

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   Defense physiology is a term used to refer to the symphony of body function changes which occur in response to a stress or threat. When the body executes the " fight-or-flight " reaction or stress response, the nervous system initiates, coordinates and directs specific changes in how the body is functioning, preparing the body to deal with the ...

5. Immune system - Wikipedia

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   Innate immune systems are found in all animals. [2] If pathogens successfully evade the innate response, vertebrates possess a second layer of protection, the adaptive immune system, which is activated by the innate response. [3] Here, the immune system adapts its response during an infection to improve its recognition of the pathogen.

6. Immune response - Wikipedia

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   An immune response is a physiological reaction which occurs within an organism in the context of inflammation for the purpose of defending against exogenous factors. These include a wide variety of different toxins, viruses, intra- and extracellular bacteria, protozoa, helminths, and fungi which could cause serious problems to the health of the host organism if not cleared from the body.

7. A Houthi missile was just seconds from hitting a US warship ...

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   A US warship’s destruction of an incoming Houthi missile in the Red Sea this week marks the first use in this conflict of an advanced weapons system dubbed the Navy’s “last line of defense.”

8. Human anatomy - Wikipedia

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   Gross anatomy (also called topographical anatomy, regional anatomy, or anthropotomy) is the study of anatomical structures that can be seen by the naked eye. [1] Microscopic anatomy is the study of minute anatomical structures assisted with microscopes , which includes histology (the study of the organization of tissues), [ 1 ] and cytology ...

9. On position switch, defensive line drama, young corners and 5 ...

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   Of the undrafted rookies on defense, Agude has made the biggest impression during the open practices. His seven forced fumbles in 30 games at UCLA and UM show his ability to be disruptive.