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How does the immune system work? - Emma Bryce

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Inside you, a daily battle is being waged and your immune system is at the frontline. Most of the time, you may not even notice it's there, but over the course of your life your immune system will guard you against hundreds of potentially fatal threats. Emma Bryce explores the different components of this system and how, together, they do their vital work.

The immune system is built on millions of cells called _______.

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Meet The Creators

  • Educator Emma Bryce
  • Director Felipe Grosso, Odirlei Seixas
  • Editor Shuggie Laufquen
  • Animator Shuggie Laufquen, Pablo Max
  • Character Designer Shuggie Laufquen

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