Human Systems and Integration · Human Systems
The Immune System and Disease
Analyzes the body's defense mechanisms against pathogens and the biological basis of vaccinations.
Key Questions
- 1How does the immune system distinguish between the body's own cells and foreign invaders?
- 2How do vaccines prepare the immune system for future encounters with specific pathogens?
- 3What are the biological challenges in treating autoimmune diseases where the body attacks itself?
Common Core State Standards
HS-LS1-2HS-LS1-3
Grade: 11th Grade
Subject: Biology
Unit: Human Systems and Integration
Period: Human Systems
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