Immunity in Health (Classic Reprint): The Function of the Tonsils and Other Subepithelial Lymphatic Glands in the Bodily Economy: The Function of the ... in the Bodily Economy (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda
Sinopsis
Unlocking the immune role of the body's hidden guardians This concise study explores how the tonsils and other subepithelial lymphatic glands help protect health, challenging the idea that these structures are merely vestiges of the past.
Readers will gain a clear view of how these glands participate in general, systemic immunity, not just local defenses. The book traces historical debates, lays out what current evidence suggests about function, and explains how inflammation in these glands relates to common diseases. It presents a practical, historical, and physiological look at the body’s first line of immune defense.
- Learn why the subepithelial lymphatic glands are seen as active participants in immunity, especially in early life.
- See how inflammation begins in these glands and can influence conditions like tonsillitis and appendicitis.
- Understand the historical shifts in thinking about the tonsils and appendix from vestigial to valuable defenders.
- Explore how bacteria interact with these tissues and how the body develops localized and systemic responses.
Ideal for readers of medical history and anyone curious about how the body fights infection at the tissue level.
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As to their function, it has hardly ever been conceded that the subepithelial glands are of net utility. Darwin in 1874 wrote that the appendix was useless. Treves in 1885 spoke of it's very slight physiological import ance, and in 1890 had hardened himself to write it down as useless and functionless. Macewen in 1904 was almost the first to suggest that there might well be a function. Keetley was sufficiently imbued with the idea of a value for the appendix to propose his operation of transplanting the appendix into the abdo minal wall instead of appendicectomy in certain cases, and Edred Corner (1912) and Keith (1912) have each written favourably of the activities of the appendix.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history and functions of the subepithelial lymphatic glands, known as lymphoid tissue, a crucial part of the immune system found in the tonsils, adenoids, and appendix. Despite previous misconceptions and misunderstandings, the author meticulously presents evidence to support the significant role of these glands in protecting the body. With meticulous research and a comprehensive review of scientific literature, this text pieces together the understanding of the subepithelial lymphatic glands from their historical context to modern insights. Through the examination of comparative anatomy and embryology, this book argues that these glands are not evolutionary remnants, as once commonly believed, but integral to the body's immune defense system. The glands are strategically placed in areas exposed to various bacteria, making them the first line of defense against infections. The author underscores their vital contribution to maintaining health, including their role in the development of general systemic immunity against various diseases. This book provides a fresh perspective on the tonsils, adenoids, and appendix, highlighting their indispensable functions and challenging the notion that they are unnecessary or harmful. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330502570_0
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