PPT-The Immune System

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. 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?. Sue Howell, DVM. The Immune System. www.nobelprize.org.  . Identify . potentially . injurious substances. Distinguish . self from non-self. Assess level . of threat . Mount an appropriate response. 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;. 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.. 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. . 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 . 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. 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?. Veterinary assisting program. Responsibilities . The immune system is responsible for protecting the animal from potentially harmful organisms attempting to invade.. It is a VERY complicated system. It must be able to recognize substances that are foreign to the body by recognizing what is naturally . 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. 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 . 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. The Immune System. The immune system is a group of cells & soluble molecules, which interact & distinguish patterns in the body as “self” or “non-self,” in order to eliminate those that are “non-self.”.