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What are human bodies defenses against disease or microorganisms?
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The immune system
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Can we get rid of all microorganisms on our bodies?
Coughing and sneezing are your body's way of getting rid of microorganisms from our bodies.
What does 5 nonrib-bearing lumbar type vertebral bodies mean?
disce disease
Where are microorganisms found in nature?
Microorganisms refer to a very large group of living organisms that are too small to be seen with the un-aided human eye. These include, but are not limited to, bacteria, fungi, algae, viruses, and protozoans. Microorganisms are found all over the planet and in all environments. For example, there are microorganisms inside our bodies, in the dirt in the backyard, in the pond, in your pool or hot tub, in volcanic areas, etc.
What is your bodys defenses?
Our bodies have many natural defences. Our main internal defence would be our immune system which helps combat bacterial and viral diseases. Our main external defence would be our skin which protects our body and prevents pathogens and microbes from entering our bodies. Hope This Helps :D
Precautions against a cyclone in India?
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What disease causes overproduction of mucus in vital organs such as the lungs?
Many different diseases can cause mass production on mucus it's a bodies natural defence mechanism against microorganisms
Can we get rid of all microorganisms on our bodies?
Coughing and sneezing are your body's way of getting rid of microorganisms from our bodies.
What are the bodies nonspecific defenses against pathogens?
Your body's most important nonspecific defense is the skin. Other nonspecific defenses include mucus, sweat, and tears.
What do you know about the first line of general defenses our bodies have against all pathogens especially bacteria?
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What microorganisms are not harmful?
helpful microorganisms help our bodies proceed health
Where can you find beneficial microorganisms?
human bodies
What are your bodies natural defenses?
your skin and white cells that kill bacteria
Does the immune system protects the body from disease?
the immune system does aid in protecting your body fight against disease or foreign bodies, but the main soldiers are your white blood cells which surround whatever germ or disease in the body and kills it. The more healthy you are the better your body can defend against these foreign bodies, viruses whatever you call them.
Do people die from diarrhea?
Yes, it dehydrates the body and weakens the bodies defenses.
Can a vaccination be given after symptoms present?
Vaccinations work by injecting a small amount of a weakened or dead form of the disease you are preventing. This works because the bodies defenses learn how to kill the disease very quickly and can fight it off very easily the next time they encounter it. If you tried to vaccinate a person who is already infected with the disease you are trying to prevent, than you would just be injecting more of the disease into a body that is already fighting the disease off. For most diseases, actually becoming infected with the disease serves as a vaccination in itself. It works the same way, except that the body has a much harder time fighting the disease off, because the microorganisms that cause the disease clearly did not enter the body dead, as is the case with deliberate vaccinations.
How does a vaccine prevent disease?
With a "live" vaccine, you're given a very small dose of the actual disease virus, or an inactived form of the virus. You become mildly ill, your body develops anti-bodies and helps you get well. If you're ever exposed to the disease again (full-force), your body already has anti-bodies developed and you do not get the disease again.
Does bacteria help the respiratory system?
The respiratory system has a number of nonspecific defenses against disease. The hairs of the nose trap dust and pathogens. Mucus in the upper and lower respiratory system traps foreign bodies and pathogens. The cilia constantly move the mucus with this trapped material out of the system. The cough and sneeze reflexes also offer protection.
