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The Mechanisms of Bacterial
Pathogenicity
Visit this site to learn about body defenses against pathogens. In your Science Journal, describe
the two groups of host defense mechanisms and give an example of each. What are the two abilities that enable pathogenic bacteria to evade these host defenses?
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HIV
Vaccines
This site of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases provides comprehensive
information about the development of AIDS vaccines. Click on the Science link to learn more about research in this field. What three factors are important to the success of a clinical
trial for AIDS vaccines?
AIDS
Center Home Page
Follow the link to this site of the University of Rochester Medical Center to find out about
ongoing clinical trials.
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Ask NOAH about: Cancer [Updated link coming soon.]
Visit this site to find information about various aspects of cancer. Click on the links to
find out what cancer is and how it is treated. What types of cancer are preventable?
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Your
Muscles
Access this site to learn more about your muscles. What is the strongest muscle in the human
body? Take the quiz to test your knowledge.
The
Mayo Clinic Nutrition Center
Follow the link to this site of the Mayo Clinic for more information about human nutrition. Click
on the link to take the quizzes, and test your knowledge in several areas. Find out how eating out can affect your diet by taking the fast food quizzes.
The
Food Guide Pyramid
Visit this USDA site to find information about how to choose foods for a balanced diet. Click
on specific parts of the diagram for examples and details about servings.
The
Heart: An Online Exploration
Visit this site for an interactive exploration into the workings of the heart. During what stage of
human development is the heart not the size of the fist? Take the Blood I.Q. test to check your knowledge.
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