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The function of the immune system
What is the main function of the immune system?
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The cells turn into red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells, these cells constantly get replenished.
What does bone marrow do?
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Your lungs are a target of airborne pathogens so the lungs are a crucial area for the immune system to protect.
How does the immune system interact with the respiratory system?
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Bacteria
What is one germ that starts with a b that the immune system fights?
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When a pathogen is detected nearby a lymph node a lot of immune system cells are made in that area and it will swell up and take up more space than usual.
What do Lymph nodes do?
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Asthma
Name the immune system malfunction: it causes airways inflammation by producing too many immune factors in response to a stimuli
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Viruses
What is one germ that starts with a v that the immune system fights?
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The spleen filters blood, detects pathogens and protects from bacterial infections.
What does the spleen do?
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Crohn’s disease
Name the immune system malfunction: the immune system attacks healthy body cells due to abnormal regulation of the white body cell in their body
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Fungi
What is one germ that starts with a F that the immune system fights?
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The skin works as a physical barrier that protects from viruses.
What does the skin do for the immune system?
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Toxins
What is one substance that starts with a b that the immune system fights?
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The Spleen
What is the largest internal organ in the immune system which also contains the largest number of immune system cells.
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