Page 22 - The Miracle of the Immune System

t is a fact that even though we try to live in clean environments,
we share these places with many micro-organisms. If you had the

chance to view the room you are currently sitting in with a microscope,
you would immediately see the millions of organisms you live with.
In this situation, the individual resembles a "besieged castle". Need-
less to say, such a castle, which is surrounded by countless enemies, must
be protected in a very complete and organized manner. Human beings are
created along with this perfect protection they need, and are not, there-
fore, entirely defenceless against these enemies. The "micro" guards in our
bodies never leave us alone and fight for us on many fronts.
The invader cells that want to take control of the body first have to

Masses of influenza bacteria on Bacteria on a recently
the nasal epithelium. brushed tooth.