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Carrying out the immune system’s defense functions are the diligent soldiers – our white blood cells. They consist primarily of: Specific Fighters: B Cells & Antibodies B cells provides humeral immunity – protection via antibodies circulating in our bodily fluids like sebum and the lymph. B cells are soldiers who fight invaders by producing antibodies [...]  Mail this postThis is called an immunodeficiency disorder and is usually caused by hereditary factors. According to the American Academy of Allery, Asthma and Immunology, there are about 100 known immunodeficiency disorders. One such disorder is SCID (Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder), aslo known as the “bubble boy Mail [...] Mail this postOur immune system also malfunctions when it is weak. As the immune system thrives on a healthy diet and good rest, poor nutrition and over stress can make us fall ill more easily. A weak immune system leaves us prone to highly infectious disease like SARS, pneumonia, meningitis, hepatitis, [...] Mail this post
The immune system is just like our army. In war, the stronger army wins against enemy; otherwise the weaker army quickly succumbs to invasion of enemy. Hence, it is the same way our immune system works. When germs attack, [...] Mail this postOUR BODY IMMUNE SYSTEM
The immune system is not in one specific location or organ. Instead it requires several organs to work together in harmony. For example, our skin, is a physical fortress. When invaders are spotted, Langerhans cell will sound the warning alarms. This will [...] Mail this postOur immune system is programmed to distinguish between enemy cells and the body’s own cells. Sometimes, the immune system behaves like a blindfolded soldier and mistakenly kills our own cells. This malfunction can lead to autoimmune diseases. There are over 70 known autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation of [...] Mail this postThe immune system can malfunction by over reacting towards non-threatening agents. When this happens, we get an allergic reaction. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology sys that allergies can strike at any time. It has been reported that one in four people in the US and one [...] Mail this postIntroduction of importance of immune system and maintain balanced immune system is the key to health [...] Mail this post |
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