THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

• What is the Immune

System?

A SYSTEM ( INCLUDING THE THYMUS AND BONE MARROW AND LYMPHOID TISSUE.) (THAT PROTECTS THE BODY FROM FOREIGN

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• What is the Immune System made

of?

Special Cells , Proteins ,Tissue, and Organs

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What does the Immune System

do?

Body defense against infection and illness, but

it can also cause problems it will attack donated organs or blood from another

person .Unless carefully match !

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WHERE IS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM LOCATED ?

80% of your Immune System is located in your Digestive System Health / Alternative

Medicine

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The Immune System protects organisms from infection with layers defenses of increasing specialty. In simple

terms, Physical barrier prevent Pathogens such as bacteria and it

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Lymphocytes System

What is the process of the Immune System ?

Your immune system works because your body is able to recognize "self" and "non-

self." This means that your body is able to tell if an invader (virus, bacteria, parasite, or

other another person's tissues) has entered it—even if you aren't consciously aware that

anything has happened. Your body recognizes this invader and uses a number of different

tactics to destroy it.

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What is the purpose of the immune system?

is to keep infectious microorganisms, such as certain bacteria, viruses, and fungi, out of the body, and to destroy any infectious microorganisms that do invade the body. The immune system is made up of a complex and vital network of cells and organs that protect the body from infection.- - -http://www.morphostasis.org.uk/purpose.htm

WHAT ARE DISORDERS OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM?

When the immune system does not function properly, it leaves the body susceptible to an array of diseases. Allergies and hypersensitivity to certain substances are considered immune system disorders. In addition, the immune system plays a role in the rejection process of transplanted organs or tissue. Other examples of immune disorders include:•cancer of the immune system•autoimmune diseases, such as juvenile diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and anemia•immune complex diseases, such as viral hepatitis and malaria•immunodeficiency diseases, such as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

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How can u boost your Immune System ?

On the whole, your immune system does a remarkable job of defending you against disease-causing microorganisms. But sometimes it fails: A germ invades successfully and makes you sick. Is it possible to intervene in this process and make your immune system stronger? What if you improve your diet? Take certain vitamins or herbal preparations? Make other lifestyle changes in the hope of producing a near-perfect immune response?

The idea of boosting your immunity is enticing, but the ability to do so has proved elusive for several reasons. The immune system is precisely that — a system, not a single entity. To function well, it requires balance and harmony. There is still much that researchers don’t know about the intricacies and interconnectedness of the immune response. For now, there are no scientifically proven direct links between lifestyle and enhanced immune function.

But that doesn’t mean the effects of lifestyle on the immune system aren’t intriguing and shouldn’t be studied. Quite a number of researchers are exploring the effects of diet, exercise, age, psychological stress, herbal supplements, and other factors on the immune response, both in animals and in humans. Although interesting results are emerging, thus far they can only be considered preliminary. That’s because researchers are still trying to understand how the immune system works and how to interpret measurements of immune function. The following sections summarize some of the most active areas of research into these topics. In the meantime, general healthy-living strategies are a good way to start giving your immune system the upper hand

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Studies show that people who lack humor in their lives tend to have less protective immune responses.

Toxins such as air pollution, pesticides and even second-hand cigarette smoke can affect your body's natural defense system.

In your blood, there are around 50 billion white cells whose only interest is to keep your body's natural defenses in good condition, so don't worry if you lose 5 billion when you give blood - you still have a few left.

When your catecholamine and CD8 levels change, these levels can suppress the immune system.

Getting under 5 hours of sleep a night has been shown to greatly depress immune function in your body.

Dieting decreases natural killer cell functionality, therefore weaking the immune system. Regular messages have been shown to increase the number and aggressiveness of NK cells

and protective antibodies, thereby giving the immune systems a boost. While the body needs some sunlight to produce vitamin D, too much sunshine can suppress

the immune system. Even after just one month of quitting smoking, smokers can strengthen the immune system -

experiencing an increase in immune cell activity and a decrease in the stress hormone cortisol.

The number one way to boost the immune system is to reduce stress. https://sites.google.com/site/immunesystem305/interesting-facts

10 Facts about the Immune System

This was the Immune System Power Point !!!!

By: Meagan Nelson