PPT-Diseases of Immune System

Dr Rehma Dar Assistant professor Pathology Introduction to Immune System Cell mediated vs Humoral Immunity Hypersensitivity reactions Autoimmune diseases Transplant Rejection Immunodeficiency states. 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. KEY CONCEPT When the immune system is weakened, the body cannot fight off disease. 31.6 Diseases that Weaken the Immune System Leukemia is characterized by abnormal white blood cells. – charac 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.. . Respiratory Systems. 33.2. Blood and the Lymphatic System. . SC.912.L.14.6. Explain the significance of genetic factors, environmental factors, and pathogenic agents to health from the perspective of both individual and public health.. Chapter 31 Sections 1-4, 6. Pathogens and Human Illness. What are some causes of diseases?. We can have infectious and noninfectious diseases.. Infectious can be passed from one person to another because of germs. What are some examples?. 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 . 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 . 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.. Autoimmunity March 2016 What is autoimmunity? In healthy individuals the immune system constantly protects us from the native and foreign microorganisms – such as viruses, bacteria, and parasit Dr. Ahmed Ali Mohammed. Immunology. : . is the science that studying our protection from foreign macromolecules or invading organisms and our responses to them. These invaders include viruses, bacteria, protozoa or even larger parasites..