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THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
A SYSTEM ( INCLUDING THE THYMUS AND BONE
MARROW AND LYMPHOID TISSUE.) (THAT
PROTECTS THE BODY FROM FOREIGN
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BASICS/IMMUNE.HTML
Special Cells , Proteins ,Tissue, and Organs
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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
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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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and the Lymphocytes System
What is the process of the Immune
System ?
What is the purpose of the
immune system?
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)
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/immune-system-disorders
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
http://www.health.harvard.edu/flu-resource-center/how-to-boost-your-immunesystem.htm
10 Facts about the Immune System
 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
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By: Meagan Nelson