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1. Your immune system can recognize cells based on the proteins present on the surface of cells. Viruses, bacteria, and other foreign cells are recognized as being different from your own cells and are attacked by your immune system.
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The body's immune system is able to distinguish between self and non-self cells through various mechanisms. One such mechanism is the presence of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules on the surface of cells, which helps the immune system recognize self-cells. Non-self cells, such as infected or cancerous cells, may display abnormal proteins or antigens that are recognized as foreign by the immune system, prompting an immune response to attack and eliminate them.
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Which cells directly attack abnormal cells in the body?
t cells
How does your body know which cells to attack?
1. Your immune system can recognize cells based on the proteins present on the surface of cells. Viruses, bacteria, and other foreign cells are recognized as being different from your own cells and are attacked by your immune system.
How do viruses kill cancer cells?
Because they attack the cells in the body and cancer cells are just the mutated cell of our body very good question by the way
Do body cells kill other body cells?
Yes, one example is autoimmune reactions in which our bodies can't determine friend from foe and start to attack our own cells by accident.
What kind of organisms do red blood cells attack?
Red blood cells do not attack other organisms, it is the white blood cells that do this. All the red blood cells do is contain hemoglobin to transport oxygen round the body. They are themselves attacked by malaria parasite.
Which cells directly attack abnormal cells in the body?
t cells
What do white blood cells attack in the body?
They attack germs and microorganisms they deem may be harmful to the body.
How does your body know which cells to attack?
1. Your immune system can recognize cells based on the proteins present on the surface of cells. Viruses, bacteria, and other foreign cells are recognized as being different from your own cells and are attacked by your immune system.
What is the reaction of the body when you have a virus?
White blood cells attack it.
How do viruses kill cancer cells?
Because they attack the cells in the body and cancer cells are just the mutated cell of our body very good question by the way
How does bacteria attack cells?
Bacteria can attack cells by producing toxins that damage cell membranes or interfere with cellular functions. They can also invade cells and replicate inside them, leading to cell damage or death. Additionally, some bacteria can trigger an inflammatory response in the body, causing damage to surrounding cells and tissues.
What cells does MRSA bacteria attack and how?
it kills the body immune system
What cells attack germs or substances that enter your body and cause infections?
Your white blood cells have that job.
How does heart attack affect cells?
How the hell should i know
What disease causes the body to attack pathogens and its normal cells?
Auto-immune
Can white blood cells attack the body?
Yes they can. White blood cells can attack certain body tissues either as an autoimmune response or if someone has an organ transplant. That is why they give immune suppressant drugs to people who have had a transplant.
Do body cells kill other body cells?
Yes, one example is autoimmune reactions in which our bodies can't determine friend from foe and start to attack our own cells by accident.
