The immune system protects the body from invading disease-causing organisms, or pathogens. Pathogens and other non-self molecules are antigens  foreign molecules recognized by the immune system, stimulating an immune response. The majority of infections by pathogens occurs in mucous membranes of our body. Skin, which excludes most pathogens from entering the body. 2  Cilia in mucous membranes, which sweep out airborne pathogens and dust. 3  Tears, nasal secretions and saliva, which contain bacteria-destroying enzymes. 4  Phagocytic cells, called neutrophils, macrophages, and dendritic cells.
The Island of Doctor Moreau is an 1896 science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells. The text of the novel is the narration of Edward Prendick, a shipwrecked man rescued by a passing boat who is left on the island home of Doctor Moreau, who creates human-like hybrid beings from animals via vivisection.
FROM THE oxford companion TO new zealand literature. MAHY, Margaret (1936â2012), the most acclaimed of New Zealandâs childrenâs writers, was born and raised in Whakatane, eldest of five children. Her father, a bridge builder, told stories and read to his children; his taste for adventure was to influence Mahyâs writing.Her mother had been a teacher.argaret Mahy (1936â2012) is the most acclaimed of New Zealandâs childrenâs writers. The author of more than 120 titles, and translated into 15 languages, Margaret has readers across the globe.