Description
The immune system, which protects the body from invading microorganisms, and helps repair injuries, is composed of several lymphoid organs, sites where specialized immune cells are produced. This book describes the various lymphoid organs and explains the roles of each in defending the body. It also examines diseases and disorders that result when the immune system malfunctions, as well as current and future medical technologies involved in diagnosis and treatment of those illnesses.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
112 pages
Language
English
Published
Aug 22, 2002
Publisher
Lucent Books
Editions
5 editions
ISBN-10
1590181514
ISBN-13
9781590181515