Nursing Discussion: Immune Dysfunction

Immune Dysfunction
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Institution
Immune Dysfunction
The immune system is the primary defense system of the body and protects a person against external pathogens, infections, and assists in recovering after a person is injured. The immune system is comprised of the white cells (lymphocytes and phagocytes). Phagocytes ingest pathogens or cells that invade the body. On the other hand, lymphocytes defend the body by producing antibodies that fight antigens released by pathogens (Krans & Cirin...