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.
The Island of Dr. Moreau 3.71 Â· Rating Details Â· 64,362 Ratings Â· 2,336 Reviews. Ranked among the classic novels of the English language and the inspiration for several unforgettable movies, this early work of H. G. Wells was greeted in 1896 by howls of protest from reviewers, who found it horrifying and blasphemous.