A Heart-to-Heart Talk

[摘要] > The faithful old myocardium was sensing trouble;> > Her ATP stores were dwindling rather fast.> > She felt anxious, perturbed, and a little queasy,> > Not knowing how long her energy reserves would last.> “Perhaps I could carry on like this,” she said to herself,> > “As long as I'm not asked to overwork.> > But any further pressure thrust upon me,> > I'll be running amok and go berserk.”> She explained to the congregation of all organs> > That their own lives they could make or mar.> > “I assure you that I'll take care of your basic needs;> > Just make sure that you don't raise the bar.”> And so the kidneys, the brain, liver, and adipose tissue,> > The skeletal muscle from every anatomical site> > Participated in what was literally a heart-to-heart talk;> > They listened carefully to the myocardium's plight.> She described the skeletal muscle as her “chief tormentor.”> > His every command …

[学科分类] 过敏症与临床免疫学