The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
The lymphatic system is responsible for the removal of excess fluids from body tissues and for the production of immune cells. Working in conjunction with the lymphatic system is the immune system, a collection of mechanisms within the body that protects against disease by identifying and killing pathogens and tumor cells. In this Web guide, we recommend online resources to learn about (or teach) the lymphatic and the immune systems for every level of expertise and interest.
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Wondering how your body fights off and protects you from disease and infection? Looking to learn ... read more »
Lymphatic and Immune Systems for Kids
If your son wants to know why the glands in his neck hurt, or you and your child are wondering why you keep getting sick in the winter, you’re sure to find a good explanation from the sites below. Teachers can also find plenty of useful introductory information, quizzes and fun facts to use in the classroom.
Dulcinea's Insight
- The sites in this section include plenty of information on scientific concepts. They also present interesting ways to familiarize kids with the way germs are spread, and discuss some preventative measures that help them avoid getting sick.
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Child and Youth Health
is a site for kids maintained by a division of the South Australia government. This section on the immune system provides appropriate information broken up into easily digestible sections that explain what the immune system does, how it works, and what happens when it doesn’t do its job. The text is accompanied by illustrations drawn by children. For more, visit the complementary section on Kids’ Immunization.
Biology4Kids.com
presents a brief yet effective introduction to the immune system for kids. Much of it discusses how the system helps prevent you from getting sick, and it lets kids test their knowledge of the immune system with an online quiz. The site has a similar section on the lymphatic system that focuses on examples of lymphatic phenomena kids can relate to, such as swollen glands and swelling after an injury.
Advanced Immune System Resources
Immune disorders are quite common and often deadly. If you’re looking for highly technical ... read more »
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