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What system prevents infection by pathogens?
immune system
Which system heals body and prevents it from getting sick?
the immune system and the integumentary system
Which disease is the result of the immune system attacking cells of the pancreas?
pancreatitis
What produces an autoimmune response?
Your immune system attacking your own body.
Diseases are caused by what?
Diseases are caused by germs and viruses attacking your immune system.
How does our immune system fight herpes?
Your immune system fights herpes by using laser beams to deflect the herpes from attacking your immune system. They then take out riot shields and M16's to shoot/scare them off. That should tell those herpes to stay away from your immune system!
Is multiple sclerosis bacterial or viral?
It is neither bacterial nor viral. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease. That means that your body's immune system is attacking parts of your body. In the case of multiple sclerosis the immune system is attacking the protective cover around the nerve cells.
How does the immune response work?
Lymphocytes
Do you think that taking supplements to boost my immune system will make my immune system more reactive instead of calming it down if I have arthritis and my immune system is already hyperactive?
If you have an an inflammatory form of arthritis like for example RA it is the immune system that is attacking your joints and you need to treat it by suppressing the immune system to a degree. you would be wise to check with your doctor what treatments are best for you to self administer in any case.
What makes colds worse?
Lack of sleep, Lack of fluid's, Anything attacking a already weak immune system.
What is the viral theory of Sjogren's syndrome?
The viral theory suggests that the immune system is activated in response to a viral invader, but then fails to turn itself off. Some other immune malfunction then causes the overly active immune system to begin attacking the body's own tissues.
The skin acts as a physical barrier and prevents foreign substances entering the body. In which system is the skin playing a role by performing this function?
immune system
