The immune system / Carol Ballard.
| Author/creator | Ballard, Carol |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 2nd ed., rev. and updated. |
| Publication Info | Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, ©2009. |
| Description | 48 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Body focus : injury, illness and health Body focus. ^A1015090 |
| Contents | Introduction -- Defense against what? -- Health and hygiene -- General defense -- Inflammatory response -- Phagocytosis -- Lymphatic system -- Specific immunity -- White blood cells -- Cell-mediated immunity -- Antibodies and immunity -- Vaccination -- Monoclonal antibodies -- Allergy -- Coping with allergies -- Autoimmunity -- Immunodeficiency and immunosuppression -- HIV/AIDS -- Transplants and rejection -- Other immune system problems -- What can go wrong with my immune system? |
| Abstract | Explores the structure of the immune system, and how it fights off invasion from attacking diseases and infections. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 45) and index. |
| ISBN | 9781432934132 |
| ISBN | 1432934139 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 616.079 B2121I | ✔ Available | Place Hold |