The Immune Response: How the Body Defends Itself
A healthy immune system is so well-organized, so effective against invasion, that its owner can be forgiven for never giving it a second thought. Nevertheless it is a highly complex dimension of human physiology, and when it is overwhelmed, healing ...
The Immune System
This program examines how the human immune system defends the body against disease-causing invaders—and how in some cases its antigen-fighting capabilities can be turned against the bodily cells it protects. Topics include the elements of the immu...
Our immune system
A veritable army of cells is constantly on the alert in our bodies. Its mission is to destroy any foreign cells, viruses, or bacteria that attack the fortress they are protecting, the human body. This program uses stunning imagery to describe the ba...
Your immune system
Every day is a new battle for the human body as microscopic intruders try to muscle their way in. What specialized cells and organs are there to resist them? This program clearly and concisely maps out the complicated human immune system, explaining...
The Immune System
This program takes a look at the mechanics of the body’s internal defense system. The protected environment of the womb is contrasted with the pathogen-laden environment of the post-birth world. Passive immunity is distinguished from the body’s ...
The human immune system: the immune response
This program describes and illustrates the human immune system's response to bacteria and viruses. Part 2 of a 3-part series.