Glossary
Antibody: A protein produced by the white blood cells that helps to fight against infection and other foreign bodiesArterioles: Small blood vessels that form the terminal portion of an artery and connect to capillaries
Capillaries: The smallest blood vessels that receive blood from the arterioles and drain into the venules
Gastroenterologist: A specialist who treats diseases of the digestive tract
Immunity: The ability of the body to fight infection
Nephrologist: A specialist who treats kidney diseases
Pulmonologist: A specialist who treats lung diseases
Rheumatologist: A rheumatologist is a specialist who usually treats diseases of joints, muscles and connective tissue
Venules: Small blood vessels that carry blood from the capillaries and drain into veins
