| Description |
1 online resource (128 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color map |
| Series |
The human body, how it works |
| Contents |
How important is the immune system? -- Innate immunity and defenses -- Cells, tissues, and organs of the immune system -- Humoral immunity -- Antibody synthesis -- Cell-mediated immunity -- Importance of vaccines -- Allergies and autoimmune diseases -- Immune reactions as a scientific tool |
| Summary |
The immune system is crucial to the normal functioning of the human body. As the body's 'military', it prevents invaders from entering and destroys those who slip past its defenses. This title discusses the human body's fundamental defense system, from its component parts to what happens when the body's defenses are breached |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Immune system -- Juvenile literature
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Immune system
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| Genre/Form |
Juvenile works
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781438129051 |
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143812905X |
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