BIOLOGY:THE ESSENTIALS (LL) W/CONNECT
BIOLOGY:THE ESSENTIALS (LL) W/CONNECT
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ISBN: 9781260670929
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 29, Problem 1WIO
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The observation that lymphoid tissues are present in the stomach, skin, lungs, and intestines.

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Pathogens also called as disease-causing agents include bacteria, protists, viruses, fungi, and worms. These organisms can infect different organs and have different entry points. So it is important for the body to have diverse and widely spread defense mechanism. The defense mechanism in animals includes different cells, tissues, and organs.

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