The Immune System - National Cancer Institute

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The Immune System - National Cancer Institute

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This tutorial illustrates the immune system, complex network of specialized cells and organs that distinguishes between self and foreign molecules inside the body. The presentation also explains that a malfunctioning immune system can cause allergies or arthritis and can fail to stop the growth of cancer cells.

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Tags: Immune, Allergies, Cancer, Arthritis

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