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Immunology - Notes
NHTC 13 Immunology - Notes
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| immunology | study of the immune system |
| immunologist | physician who specializes in the diagnoses and treatment of diseases affecting the immune system |
| immune response | involves the lymphatic system & immune system and protects the body against pathogens |
| lymphatic system | consists of the tonsils, adenoids, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, lymph vessels and lymph |
| immune system | consists of lymphocytes that are in lympatic tissues (lymph nodes) and circulate in body fluids |
| immune system | most important function is protection against infectious diseases |