PPT-Introduction Immune System

The immune system is a system of biological structures and processes within an organism that protects against disease To function properly an immune system must detect a wide variety of agents from . 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. What is the Immune System?. Our body’s natural defensive line to foreign material called microbes.. Without an immune system, microbes would quickly attack our bodies.. Our body has three levels of defense against foreign invaders. . Oral immunity and . immunopathological. processes in the mouth.  Immunity. Microorganisms are in the air we breathe and in/on the food we eat;. Thus our epithelial surfaces are continuously exposed to microorganisms;. Solutions to improve treatment. Current . immunosuppressors. …. …suppress the entire immune system, leaving patients more vulnerable to everyday infections and higher rates of cancer.. However, this is necessary because the immune system attacks parts of the body which are work well and are needed (in MS, myelin is targeted, causing demyelination) but we cannot isolate the suppression to just one impact of the immune system so to protect the targeted area we must lower the guard of everywhere else. . 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?. 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 . Kuby. . Immunology. , . 7e: Chapter 1. A historical perspective of immunology. What is immunity?. Immunity is the state of protection against foreign pathogens or substances (antigens). Latin term . 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. 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. 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.. 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.. 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.