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

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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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is not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel... immunology is a a lot of crapola today.
Skull_y (Olivia St-L) Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:39:07 -0000
is not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel... immunology is a a lot of crapola today.
@tini21 I guess it is one of the best sedatives in the world; yet, I doubt it is as BORING as our Immunology!!!!
schaaheen (Shaahin) Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:51:25 -0000
@tini21 I guess it is one of the best sedatives in the world; yet, I doubt it is as BORING as our Immunology!!!!
@bramzo Seriously? That is very disturbing. Please ask your professor of infectious diseases or immunology to give an extra lecture.
dotKoen (Koen v Nieuwenhuizen) Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:19:46 -0000
@bramzo Seriously? That is very disturbing. Please ask your professor of infectious diseases or immunology to give an extra lecture.
Doing some notes on neurology, pharmacology, immunology and endocrinology...big words! And I got The Ring on at the same time...creepy!
Ali_Henry (Ali Henry) Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:19:37 -0000
Doing some notes on neurology, pharmacology, immunology and endocrinology...big words! And I got The Ring on at the same time...creepy!
Ahhh immunology is going to kill me I feel like I'm going to pass out. A nap would have been beneficial.
cassapel (Cass Peluso) Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:36:14 -0000
Ahhh immunology is going to kill me I feel like I'm going to pass out. A nap would have been beneficial.
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HealthcareHire (Mike Clark) Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:33:19 -0000
NEW JOB: Immunology Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS - Los Angeles CA http://bit.ly/DtFPF #clinical #lab #jobs

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