This story has young actors playing the role of the cells. Each cell has a special job that they do that helps our bodies do work and fight off infections, like those caused by viruses. As you will see there are many different cells that work together to fight off infections like viruses.
There are battles that are fought each day around the planet. The invading forces are those of viruses and bacteria. Left alone they would take over and destroy every cell!
Macrophages clean up viruses and call the T-cells.
Okay, also Neutrophils kill viruses and we should call more neutrophils.
That's great!
Doc, B-cells clean up viruses and we must alert other B-cells.
You know what the killer T-cells destroy infected cells with cytotoxin.
Helper T-cells call for backup!
What is it?
Amazing!
Epithelial cells make up most of your body.
I have something to say!
It is up to some key defense systems to battle and destroy these forces. Your immune system is one such defense system.
A collection of special cells in your body are ready to attack any unwanted bacteria and viruses. Together these cells are able to seek out and destroy unwanted viruses and return your body to its normal working order.
It is up to some key defense systems to battle and destroy these forces. Your immune system is one such defense system.