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Core Concepts in Health, 9/e
Paul M. Insel, Stanford University School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University School of Medicine
Immunity and Infection

Learning Objectives

After studying the chaper, you should be able to

1

Describe the step-by-step process by which infectious diseases are transmitted

2

List the body's physical and chemical barriers to infection

3

Explain how the immune system responds to an invading microorganism

4

List the major types of pathogens and describe the common diseases they cause

5

Discuss steps he or she can take to prevent infections and strengthen his or her immune system








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