This is because usually the immune system fights off infection so you don't get sick. However sometimes the immune system turns on the body and get make you very ill. These diseases that occur when the immune system turns against you are called autoimmune diseases. Some examples are immune mediated hemolytic anemia (when the immune system turns against the red blood cells) and immune mediated Arthritis.
From the Latin immunis, to be immune means exempt, not affected, or in the case of diseases, not infected.
Various cells in the body have chemical receptors which respond to non-human cells, proteins, and foreign chemicals. The system has three basic reactions: engulf and remove, engulf and destroy, or change the body's metabolism to cope with a foreign agent or organism.
The lymphatic system is sometimes called the secondary immune system, as it helps to fight infection by filtering out foreign material such as bacteria.The primary immune system is of course the white blood cells in the blood itself, which identify and attack foreign bodies directly.
essentially the brain controls the immune system. however, sometimes it can be discoherent
Immunology is the study of the immune system.
The definition of an immune system disease is a disease that causes over- or underactivity of the immune system. When the immune system is overactive, this is called an autoimmune disease.
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It is called the Immune System. A bit of extra info: The Immune System is the cause of allergies. It goes too far when trying to protect the body from something. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Sometimes chlamydia surface antigens change, and make it hard for the immune system to keep up. It also appears that chlamydia may release toxins that damage the immune response in some cases. (see related link).
It is called the Immune System. A bit of extra info: The Immune System is the cause of Allergies. It goes too far when trying to protect the body from something. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM