The immune system functions within the gut through the interaction of microbiota and gut-associated lymphoid tissue to defend the body against pathogens.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Institute of Human Anatomy
  7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections

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• 7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections www.instituteofhumananatomy.com Institute of Human Anatomy via serper

Referenced by nodes (4)

• gut microbiome concept
• immune system concept
• pathogen concept
• gut concept