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Is the immune system fully operational at birth?
No, it is not. This is why very young kids can have transplants and not require immunosuppresives in later life - their immune system adapts to accept a donor organ, because it's too young to reject it. The immune system becomes pretty much fully operational around 1 year old.
What is the function of the appendix in the human body?
The function of the appendix in the human body is not fully understood, but it is believed to play a role in the immune system by storing good bacteria and helping to fight off infections.
How the immune system works?
The immune system is run by white blood cells which attack any foriegn objects in the body. They grow stronger and begin to recognize sickness which allows you to become fully immune if you have a great immune system.
What is the function of the human apendex?
The human appendix is believed to play a role in the immune system as it contains lymphoid tissue which helps to fight off infections. However, its exact function in the body is still not fully understood.
How does making the immune system stronger lengthen the life of a person with AIDS?
IF the immune system is strengthened the person is less susceptible to obtaining infections like pneumonia which can cause death if they don't have a fully functioning immune system
If HIV is so weak that it cannot lead to immune system collapse then what is the cause of death among the HIV infected in south African blacks?
HIV cannot fully collapse your immune system, but it can come close. Reason this is a problem is we need the function of our immune system to fight off any disease even ones as simple as the common cold or flu. If you have a weak immune system such as people who have been diagnosed with AIDS (meaning a person cannot fight off simple infections), then even the common cold becomes deadly. So many south African blacks (or anyone) who are infected do not die from HIV, but other diseases that they acquire because of their weak immune systems.
What is the function of the human appendix in the body?
The human appendix is a small pouch located at the junction of the small and large intestines. Its function is not fully understood, but it is believed to play a role in the immune system by storing beneficial bacteria and helping to maintain gut health.
Why might an individual with a compromised immune system may be unable to fight off and survive intections?
When the immune system is compromised, it loses some of its ability to function properly. It is almost like running on a sprained ankle that is not completely healed. The more damaged the immune system is, the less function it has.
How do antibodies in breast milk contribute to the immune system development of infants?
Antibodies in breast milk help protect infants from infections by boosting their immune system. These antibodies are passed from the mother to the baby through breastfeeding, providing passive immunity until the baby's own immune system develops fully.
What do you use your appendix for?
The function of the appendix is not known for certain. It has been speculated that they function as an alarm for the immune system. The appendix will hold samples of all of the bacteria present in the large intestine. The body can then detect them and react accordingly. This is similar to how the tonsils are thought to help the immune system by sampling things we swallow to alert the immune system of what we just ingested.
Which gland that is important in the immune system begins to atrophy during puberty?
The thymus gland begins to atrophy during puberty. The thymus is a key organ in the development of T-cells, which are important in the immune system. As we age, the thymus decreases in size and function, leading to a decline in the production of new T-cells.
What accounts for the declining efficiency of the immune system with age?
The decline in the immune system with age is still an area of active investigation. A complete understanding of the molecular interactions and physiological mediators that being about this decline are not fully dissected as yet. However, the general consensus is that there is a gradual decline the in the size of the thymus beginning at around age 20 and extending for the rest of the individuals life. This is one major reason to account for the decline in the immune system with age
