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Immunology is a broad branch of biomedical science that covers the study of all aspects of the immune system in all organisms. It deals with, among other things, the physiological functioning of the immune system in states of both health and disease; malfunctions of the immune system in immunological disorders (autoimmune diseases, hypersensitivities, immune deficiency, allograft rejection); the physical, chemical and physiological characteristics of the components of the immune system in vitro, in situ, and in vivo. Immunology has various applications in several disciplines of science, and as such is further divided.
Histological examination of the immune system
Even before the concept of immunity (from immunis, Latin for "exempt") was developed, numerous early physicians characterised organs that would later prove to be part of the immune system. The key organs of the immune system are thymus, spleen, bone marrow, lymph vessels, lymph nodes and secondary lymphatic tissues such as tonsils, adenoids, and skin. Two major organs, the thymus and spleen, are examined histologically only post-mortem during autopsy. However some lymph nodes and secondary lymphatic tissues can be surgically excised for examination while patients are still alive.
Many components of the immune system are actually cellular in nature and not associated with any specific organ but rather are embedded or circulating in various tissues located throughout the body.
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I am DONE typing out my study guide for my immunology final. Bring on the random Wednesday night shenanigans! *happy dance*
enigmatic01 (Charlene) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:47:57 -0000
I am DONE typing out my study guide for my immunology final. Bring on the random Wednesday night shenanigans! *happy dance*
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zhiliangc (Zhiliang Chen) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:50:35 -0000
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soooooo......about studying immunology.
silke14xo (April Magill) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:38:52 -0000
soooooo......about studying immunology.
Even w my stuffy nose the immunology vivarium still smells so awful
beephobia (Melissa St.) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:56:45 -0000
Even w my stuffy nose the immunology vivarium still smells so awful
Home from Christmas meal. Good time. Food was great. Suprisingly Immunology can be quite rowdy.
JavedKurmoo (Javed Kurmoo) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:47:58 -0000
Home from Christmas meal. Good time. Food was great. Suprisingly Immunology can be quite rowdy.
OH MY GOD I GOT A B IN IMMUNOLOGY. THIS IS GLORIOUS!!! I'M SCARED TO LOOK AT MY OTHER GRADES
cosmicolor (Liz N.) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:04:13 -0000
OH MY GOD I GOT A B IN IMMUNOLOGY. THIS IS GLORIOUS!!! I'M SCARED TO LOOK AT MY OTHER GRADES
12th International Congress of Immunology, Montreal - Traditional Congress of Immunological science in Montreal, Canada. Here you will learn the latest news about Immunology in the practice.
European Congress of Reproductive Immunology - European Congress of Reproductive Immunology conference in June 30 - July 3, 2004.
Immunological Days In Pleven, Bulgaria - Immunological Days In Pleven, Bulgaria, 2004. Tradition in medicine.
Ninth International Workshop on Langerhans Cells, Funchal, Madeira, - The scope of the Workshop will be the biology of Langerhans cells under physiological and, even more importantly, pathological conditions.
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