Descrizione
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.
Dettagli del libro
Formato
Brossura
Pagine
112 pagine
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
ago 22, 2002
Editore
Lucent Books
Edizioni
5 edizioni
ISBN-10
1590181514
ISBN-13
9781590181515