PPT-Concepts of Biology: The Immune System and Disease

This smallpox variola vaccine is derived from calves exposed to cowpox virus Vaccines provoke a reaction in the immune system that prepares it for a subsequent infection by smallpox Viewed . 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. Chapter 40. Agents of Disease. The human body provides a suitable environment for many microorganisms: it is moist, warm and full of nutrients.. Not all microorganisms are harmful; some are beneficial. 11.3 (. pg. 367 – 269). Malfunctions. Abnormal functioning of the immune system. Two types of problems:. Immunodeficiency diseases. Inappropriate attacks of the immune system against non-threatening agents.. Immune. System. Factors of Immune Health. A number of factors contribute to immune health. Exercise. Feelings of stress. Nutrition. Essential oils*. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.. Non-specific Immunity. Born with some immunity . Helps prevent disease. Helps slow disease progression. First line of defense. Non-specific, cont. .. Physical Barrier- . unbroken skin . Non-specific Immunity. Born with some immunity . Helps prevent disease. Helps slow disease progression. First line of defense. Non-specific, cont. .. Physical Barrier- . unbroken skin . Most people thought evil spirits, swamp gas, or bad luck caused disease. science history. Louis Pasteur. Theorized that microbes caused disease and killing them could prevent illness.. Joseph Lister. Michael Dougan, MD, PhD. Director of the Immunotherapy Mucosal Toxicities Program. Massachusetts General Hospital. 21 March 2018. Cancer is like an infection that can’t be cleared. Mutations can be recognized. Innate Immunity. Receptors on T and B Cells Are Specific for Each Antigen. Innate and Adaptive Immune Systems. Antigen Presentation. Adaptive Immunity. Function of the Immune System. Tumor Escape Mechanisms. The Immune Syste m Before the 1900’s, no one knew what caused sickness and infection Most people thought evil spirits, swamp gas, or bad luck caused disease science history Louis Pasteur Theorized that microbes caused disease and killing them could prevent illness. Main Function. The Immune System is used to prevent infection and . disease.. Using . a variety of cells and organs, the Immune System disposes of foreign or harmful antibodies through a process known as the immune 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!. Dr. Sonalika’s Eye Clinic provide the best Corneal disease treatment in Pune, Hadapsar, Amanora, Magarpatta, Mundhwa, Kharadi Rd, Viman Nagar, Wagholi, and Wadgaon Sheri