The immune system protects the body against infection and disease. It is a complex and integrated system of cells, tissues, and organs that have specialized roles in defending against foreign substances and pathogenic microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
The shmoo (plural: shmoon, also shmoos) is a fictional cartoon creature created by Al Capp (1909â79); the character first appeared in its classic comic strip Li'l Abner on August 31, 1948.
Moo goo gai pan is a chicken and mushroom stir-fried dish adapted for American tastes from the Cantonese dish, mah gu gai pin. In Cantonese, moo goo refers to the button mushrooms, gai to the chicken, and pan to the fact that the chicken is to be sliced.