• Question: what is a immunologist

    Asked by owenburton to Michelle on 15 Nov 2012.
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      Michelle Linterman answered on 15 Nov 2012:

      Hi Owen,

      An immunologist is a person who studies the immune system. The immune system is an army of cells, with many different types of cells. The job of the immune system is to protect you when you get an infection. The cells of your immune system, your white blood cells, patrol your body looking for germs. They move from your blood into your organs looking for any signs of infection, and if they find it, BOOM, they attack, and the white blood cells kill the germs.

      I hope this answers your question. Let me know if you would like more information.

      Michelle

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