The immune system has four main functions: 1  Protection against foreign microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. 2  Homeostasis (body equilibrium) through the removal of worn out or dead cells. 3  Surveillance and removal of mutant cells. 4  Regulation through increasing and suppressing immune response.
In 2001, Jackson entered the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) draft and was selected by the Seattle Storm, which viewed Jackson as a franchise player. She has won two WNBA titles with the Storm, in 2004 and 2011, the latter also earning Jackson the WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award.
Mahalia Jackson. Mahalia Jackson (/mÉËheÉªljÉ/ mÉ-HAYL-yÉ; October 26, 1911 â January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer. Possessing a powerful contralto voice, she was referred to as The Queen of Gospel. She became one of the most influential gospel singers in the world and was heralded internationally as a singer and civil rights activist.