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Our body makes interferons and interleukins. Both play important roles in the immune system. Interferons and interleukins are types of cytokines – signals that stimulate and activate certain cells in the immune system. Interferon provides non specific immunity. It main function is viral infections regardless of type A group of proteins produced early on in a viral [...]  Mail this postYour Immune System: How It Works You often don’t think about your Immune System, however as soon as it fails you are quick to realize how vitally important the Immune System is for your overall health. The Immune System is responsible for preventing all bacteria, germs, viruses, and other microorganisms from entering the body and causing [...] Mail this postCarrying out the immune system’s defense functions are the diligent soldiers – our white blood cells. They consist primarily of: Specific Fighters: B Cells & 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 this postTwitter This Usuario: [...] 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, influenza, [...] 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, a healthy immune [...] 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 summon up antibacterial [...] 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 in [...] Mail this post |
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