Preliminary Links and Descriptions

1. http://www.thyroid-info.com/autoimmune/what.htm

• This website covers the basic information of Autoimmune Diseases/Disorders. It talks about exactly what an Autoimmune Disease/Disorder is, who it affects, the causes, symptoms, treatments, and information resources connected to autoimmune conditions. This information was created by Mary Shomon. This information can be helpful in helping to better understand Autoimmune Diseases/Disorders.

2. http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/conditions/autoimmune.html

• This website talks about the immune system and it's functions. This information is helpful because it gives you a better understanding of the immune system and its functions, so you can see what is going wrong when you have an autoimmune disease/disorder. The creator of this site is the American Association for Clinical Chemistry.
  

3. http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/487/main.html

• This website talks about how the immune system works, and what defects are present when you have an autoimmune disease/disorder. The information is helpful because it helps you to better understand the purpose and the job of the immune system. The creator of this site is The HealthCentral Network.
  

4. http://www.thyroid-info.com/autoimmune/causes.htm

• This website talks about the causes of autoimmune diseases. This is helpful because it can help doctors and scientists find ways to help treat the diseases, based on where they come from. The creator of this site is Mary Shomon.