PDF-31.6 Diseases that Weaken the Immune System

KEY CONCEPT When the immune system is weakened the body cannot fight off disease 316 Diseases that Weaken the Immune System Leukemia is characterized by abnormal white blood cells x2013 charac. THE IMMUNE SYSTEM. NONSPECIFIC DEFENSES AGAINST INFECTION INCLUDE THE. SKIN. MUCOUS MEMBRANES. PHAGOCYTIC CELLS. ANTIMICROBIAL PROTEINS. THE IMMUNE SYSTEM. NONSPECIFIC DEFENSE MEANS THAT THEY DON’T DISTINGUISH BETWEEN MICROBES. Department of . Immunology. IMMU 7070-Introductory Immunology 2010-2011. Dr. . Nyla . Dil. 437 Apotex Centre. 272-3149. Oct 20, 2011. Objectives. . To understand how the immune system performs its major physiologic function.. 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.. 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. Lesson 12.1 Infectious Diseases: What You Should Know. Lesson 12.2 Transmission, Treatment, and Prevention of Infectious Diseases. Lesson 12.3 Immunity to Infection. Monday, Jan 9. Infectious Diseases: What You . La gamme de thé MORPHEE vise toute générations recherchant le sommeil paisible tant désiré et non procuré par tout types de médicaments. Essentiellement composé de feuille de morphine, ce thé vous assurera d’un rétablissement digne d’un voyage sur . 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.. 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.. Autoimmune disease is a group of disorders in which tissue injury is caused by humeral (by auto-antibodies) or cells mediated immune response (by auto reactive T cells) to self antigens.. Normal, the immune system does not attach the self. However, there is a large . January 2022. Dr. Anna Haro. Westside HS. LEARNING Objectives . TEKS: . §130.231.(. c. )(1)(A, & B) and . §130.231.(. c. )(2)(A, B, C, F, & G) & (3)(B). Students will apply knowledge of human and cellular biology.. Immunity. Immunity. The ability of the body to fight infection and/or foreign invaders by producing . antibodies or killing infected cells.. Immune System. The system in the body responsible for maintaining homeostasis by recognizing . Grade Health. Mrs. . . Eggler. Infectious Diseases. A.K.A., Communicable Diseases. Infectious Diseases . caused by organisms that are so small you need a microscope to see them.. Microorganisms. are the organisms that are so small you need a microscope to see them.. What is the Immune System?. The immune system is a vast network of cells and tissues.. Located throughout your body.. Involves numerous types of cells, organs, proteins, and tissues.. The immune system can distinguish between your tissues and foreign tissue/ invaders..