Stewart, Gregory, 1957-

The immune system / Gregory Stewart ; introduction by Denton A. Cooley. - Philadelphia : Chelsea House Publishers, c2004. - 134 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm. - Your body, how it works .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 124-126) and index.

How important is the immune system? -- Innate immunity and defenses -- The cells, tissues, and organs of the immune system -- The humoral immune response -- Making antibodies -- Cell-mediated immunity -- The importance of vaccines -- Allergies and autoimmune diseases-- defense becomes offense -- Immunity as a tool for scientists.

ISBN: 079107630X

LCCN: 2003013669

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Immune system.
IB

LC Class. No.: QR181.8 / .S74 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 616.07/9