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Viruses and Disease
Viruses cause a variety of diseases in animals, including humans, ranging from…
Steps of Virus Infections
A virus must “take over” a cell to replicate. The viral replication…
Introduction to the Immune System and Disease
Figure 12.1 (a) This smallpox (variola) vaccine is derived from calves exposed…
Nervous System
As you read this, your nervous system is performing several functions simultaneously.…
Musculoskeletal System
The muscular and skeletal systems provide support to the body and allow…
Endocrine System
The endocrine system produces hormones that function to control and regulate many…
The Circulatory System
The circulatory system is a network of vessels—the arteries, veins, and capillaries—and…
Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
Animals are complex multicellular organisms that require a mechanism for transporting nutrients…


