PPT-Disorders of the Immune System

Four Major Categories of Immune Mechanisms Humoral or antibodymediated immunity B lymphocytes Cellmediated immunity T lymphocytes Complement system Phagocytosis neutrophils and macrophages . Also its possible for otherwise healthy people to develop severe illness so any one concerned about their illness should consult their doctor There are emergency warning signs that should signal anyone to seek medical care urgently Emergency Warning 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. 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. Special thanks to Dr. Todd Watts DC . Barbara Stuart, APRN, NP-C, CEN. Integrative Medical Practitioners. Presented by . DoTERRA. Diamond Melody . Covino. Recommended Reading. Hormonal cycle of Thyroid. Xuan (Linda) Li, Asianne Lee,. Do Won Park, Yuxing Sun. PHM142 Fall . 2016. Coordinator. : Dr. Jeffrey Henderson. Instructor: Dr. David Hampson. What is an autoimmune disorder?. More than 80 types of autoimmune disorders affect 5% of the . 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. . Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.. Discuss the key differences between primary and acquired immune deficiency disorders.. Summarize the ideal actions of therapeutic immunosuppressive drugs.. 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 . Microbiota. Interactions in . Neuroinflammation. . Azra Drače. . Esma Zajimović. Đana Sarić. Outline. Introduction. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and . Neuromyelitis. . Optica. (NMO). 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.. 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 . 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. 2.04 Understand the . functions and disorders . of the lymphatic system. What are the functions of the lymphatic system?. What is the importance of the lymphatic system as it relates to immunity?. How do you relate the body’s use of nutrients to the lymphatic system?. 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..