Immune system structures
The immune system protects the body from potentially harmful substances. The inflammatory response (inflammation) is part of the immune response. It occurs when tissues are injured by bacteria, viruses, trauma, toxins, or other causes.
Harvey Simon, MD, Editor-in-Chief, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital.
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