How the immune system works © Siemens Stiftung 2023 CC BY-SA 4.0 international

How the immune system works

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Information sheet:
This material provides information about the basic functions and development of the immune system and its defense functions.

Available in: English, German
Type of media: Text
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Last update: 2023-02-14
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This medium is made available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 international license.

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Media package:
Vaccination
Description:
This information sheet provides an overview of the parts of the human immune system. It covers the different types of immune cells and their tasks as well as the innate and adaptive immune systems. Students become acquainted with the most important processes and terms.
Related media:
There are no other media directly related to this file.
Learning resource type:
Information sheet
Subjects:
Biology; Chemistry; Personal, social and health education (PSHE)
Grade levels:
Grade 7 to 9; Grade 10 to 13
School types:
Middle/high school; Vocational training
Keywords:
Cell (biology); Immune reaction; Immune system
Bibliography:
Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
Eduversum GmbH for Siemens Stiftung; translation: Siemens Stiftung
Rights holder:
© Siemens Stiftung 2023
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