The immune system is the complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against foreign invaders such as pathogens and maintain overall health.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Immune system. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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