Pam Walker & Elaine Wood
Understanding the Human Body - The Immune System
Library Binding
(Lucent Books Aug. 22, 2002)
, 1 edition
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.
- Series
- Understanding the Human Body
- ISBN
- 1590181514 / 9781590181515
- Pages
- 112
- Weight
- 11.8 oz.
- Dimensions
- 7.0 x 0.5
in.