Beschreibung
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.
Buchdetails
Format
Taschenbuch
Seiten
112 Seiten
Sprache
Englisch
Veröffentlicht
Aug 22, 2002
Verlag
Lucent Books
Ausgaben
5 Ausgaben
ISBN-10
1590181514
ISBN-13
9781590181515