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What is Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura?
It is a disorder in which the immune system targets and destroys blood platelets
What occurs when the immune response is compromised?
I think it's when the virus targets only the immune system, and infects it
Why do people with HIV get pneumonia?
Their immune system becomes inoperative. They become easy targets for such infections.
Four of the five cells listed - viruses cells - MHC markers - cancer cells - bacteria - dead cells - are targets of the immune system - Select the exception?
MHC markers- which are proteins that present or "show" antigens like bacteria to other immune cells. Instead of being targets, they are helper proteins of the immune system.
Use of immune system to counteract the destruction of cancer cells is known as?
biotherapy/immunotherapy
How would the destruction of the ozone affect man?
It would cause:Skin cancerEye cataractSuppression of immune system
Can a virus destroy the immune system?
HIV targets CD4+ cells in your immune system, and uses them for factories of reporduction. The CD4+ lymphocyte is the most potent killer in your immune system. By killing off these CD4+ cells, HIV can effectively render your immune system useless and leave you susceptible to many different types of infections that can be fatal.
Which system destroys microorganisms once they break through the skin?
The immune system, specifically the innate immune system, works to destroy microorganisms that enter the body through the skin. Components such as phagocytes and natural killer cells help to identify and target these invaders for destruction.
How does the destruction of t cells lead to the failure of the overall immune system?
T cells are crucial components of the immune system, responsible for identifying and attacking infected or cancerous cells. Their destruction, as seen in conditions like HIV/AIDS, impairs both the cellular and humoral immune responses, leading to an inability to mount effective defenses against pathogens. This results in increased susceptibility to infections and diseases, as well as a compromised ability to regulate other immune cells, further exacerbating overall immune system failure.
Is there any animals immune to free radicals?
No.The immune system protects against biological targets like microorganisms (e.g. bacteria, fungi, viruses), cancers, etc.Free radicals are nonliving chemicals that are ionized and highly reactive. Vitamin E is a partial protection against free radicals.Note: the immune system creates free radicals itself that it uses to attack its various targets. Sometimes the free radicals produced by the immune system damage the body too, causing additional symptoms beyond the disease itself. Taking excessively high doses of vitamin E can prevent this function of the immune system from working.
What is resolving colitis?
Resolving Colitis is where your colon had an infection, the immune system has killed it, but has not shut off and is still actively attacking the colon to kill what is not there.
What body systems work together to protect the body from pathogens?
The immune system and the lymphatic system work together to protect the body from pathogens. The immune system recognizes and targets pathogens, while the lymphatic system helps circulate immune cells and remove pathogens from the body. Additionally, the skin and mucous membranes act as physical barriers to prevent pathogens from entering the body.
