Human Systems and Integration · Human Systems
The Immune System and Disease
Understanding how the body identifies and fights off pathogens and the role of vaccines in public health.
Key Questions
- 1How does the immune system distinguish between 'self' and 'non-self' cells?
- 2Why do some viruses evolve faster than our ability to create vaccines for them?
- 3What are the social and biological implications of herd immunity?
Common Core State Standards
HS-LS1-2
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: Biology
Unit: Human Systems and Integration
Period: Human Systems
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