PDF-The immune system defends the body

1 MATERIALS The immune system has specialized lls called white blood cells thatnize foreign materials in the body and respondThe number ofwhite blood cells in the blood can increase during an immunee. Name: ___________________ Date:___________. Why is it important that the body attempts to stop most of the bacteria from entering the body?. The body has many . defences. that help to prevent pathogens from entering. Some are barrier methods and some are chemical. . What is the immune system?. The body’s defense against disease causing organisms, malfunctioning cells, and foreign particles. The First Line of Defense. ~Skin~. The dead, outer layer of skin, known as the . Lori Herrington. Chaparral High School. What is immunology?. Very simply, it is the study of our body’s defense against infection and disease.. Even though we are constantly bombarded by microorganisms, we rarely become sick. Why?. My path to an exciting and rewarding Scientific Career. Cancer Institute NSW Career Development Fellow. Infectious Diseases and Immunology. Dr Scott Byrne. What is an Immunologist?. Our Immune System protects us from diseases. Love Defends. Rev. Robert J. Smith. Pastor. Colonial Hills Baptist Church. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. 4 . Charity . suffereth. long, and is kind; charity . envieth. not; charity . vaunteth. not itself, is not puffed up. Chaparral High School. What is immunology?. Very simply, it is the study of our body’s defense against infection and disease.. Even though we are constantly bombarded by microorganisms, we rarely become sick. Why?. Veterinary assisting program. Responsibilities . The immune system is responsible for protecting the animal from potentially harmful organisms attempting to invade.. It is a VERY complicated system. It must be able to recognize substances that are foreign to the body by recognizing what is naturally . Key attributes of immune system. 4 attributes that characterize the immune system as a whole. specificity. antigen-antibody specificity. diversity. react to millions of antigens. memory. rapid 2° response. Key attributes of immune system. 4 attributes that characterize the immune system as a whole. specificity. antigen-antibody specificity. diversity. react to millions of antigens. memory. rapid 2° response. The specialists who diagnose and treat immune system disorders are called . immunologists. , and the specialty itself is called . immunology. .. Phagocytes. Phagocytes are often the first immune system cells . Your defense against the antigens of the world. The webinar recording of this presentation will be available at:. www.nspwebinars.com. Phone: 1-712-432-0453 PIN 8626. (Not a toll-free . call. ). Be in our Cancun Giveaway Drawing!. HIV. (Human immunodeficiency virus)- a virus that attacks the immune system.. Infection with HIV can be prevented. Responsible decisions is the most valuable tool for protection against HIV.. Example: Abstinence from sexual activity and injecting drugs reduce your risk.. Purpose of the Immune System . Protect from internal attacks from . abnormal body cells . (cancerous cells). Protect from . external pathogens. Can enter the body through any systems that have openings on the exterior of the body. ecognize. A. ttack. D. estroy . A. nd . R. emember. Bodies defense against pathogens. Immune System recognizes the identity of foreign substances. Antigens are found on the cells of all organisms and your body is able to identify your own cells and tell when a foreign cell has entered the system.