Discussion Topics 1. In a famous science fiction movie, a group of scientists in a submarine are miniaturized and injected into a patient's bloodstream.
a blood clot that has caused the patient to become comatose.
During their journey to the brain, the shrunken scientists encounter many of the structures discussed in this lesson and have som
quickly to avoid being attacked by the patient's immune system, which recognizes them as foreign objects.
For this discussion, imagine yourself as one of these scientists. Respond to the following questions from the viewpoint of traveling
submarine.
What type of blood cell would pose the greatest threat to you? Explain the reason for your choice.
Imagine that your miniaturized submarine is attacked by a defensive blood cell. Write a short description about the specific
attack.
o Besides the defensive blood cells, what other threats would you face from the patient's immune system? Describe a few st
would attempt to do this.
2. Post your discussion to the discussion board.
3. Read other students' posts and respond to other students.
Note: You may use your personal experience to support or debate other students' posts. If you have a difference of opinion, de
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