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Immune System

This category is for questions about how our bodies identify and fight off disease, infection or pathogens through specialized cells, tissues and organs. The system that does this is called the immune system. It produces antibodies which recognize intruders and neutralizes potentially pathogenic organisms or substances.

4,548 Questions

What is Nelson method?

its a method for determination of reducing sugars

The yellowish substance that builds up around an injury in the process of inflammation is?

That would be Pus. It's actually not very different from ear wax and sweat mixed together. (Disgusting, I know.)

What is the difference between atypical and reactive lymphocytes?

the reactive : change in morphology but without malignant

atypical : also chagne in morpholgy but with malignant

What are the functions of a frogs immune system?

It protects the body by fighting sickness and defending it from foreign invaders, such as bacteria. micro organisms, viruses, and parasites

Are all lymphocytes leukocytes but not all leukocytes are lymphocytes?

That's true. A lymphocyte is one particular type of leukocyte. There are quite a few different types of leukocytes.

What region of an antibody does the antigen bind to?

epitopes on the antigen while the paratopes on the antibody

What do you do when your nails keep breaking?

u can get a nail polish, usually clear to make them thick and stronger. er i hear u eat carrots i think.

Why is leukocyte alkaline phosphatase low in chronic myeloid leukemia?

Hi,

Normal neutrophils have normal amount of LAP while malignant immature neutrophils in CML are deficient in the enzyme. So the leukocytosis seen in a leukemoid reaction ir infection will present with normal or elevated LAP, because the neutrophils are normal, while in CML, the leukocytosis is full of immature neutrophils.

Hope this helps.

How does Producing antibodies protect you against diseases?

antibodies are specific to a pathogen's antigen, it sticks the pathogen together with other pathogens, ruptures the organism or disables them. This stops you getting too many pathogens which give you diseases

How does the immune system keep us alive?

It uses white blood cells. The white blood cells exterminate the viruses or other harmful bacteria. Without it, even the common cold can kill us.

What is the immune system composed of besides organs?

Our immune system is made up of both individual cells and proteins as well as entire organs and organ systems.

How can a virus conduct genetic engineering?

A virus can conduct genetic engineering by using it to insert a gene into a cell. The virus containing the gene is called a vector. By changing the cell, you can introduce to other cells.

How does the immune system help cure a sore throat?

The immune system will send antibodies to the irritated area causing the sore throat. These antibodies will fight whatever is irritating the throat.

What is the difference between vaccine and antibodies?

Salman Khaliq Bajwa from PAF-KIET

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The difference between antibodies and vaccines are;

1. Antibodies are micro organisms in our body for our defense. Vaccines are diluted living or dead antigens.

2. Antibodies are natural. Vaccines are artificial,

3. Antibodies kill the bacteria, viruses and toxic substances in our body. Vaccines does not kill but it actually activates the antibodies in our body.

What is it when there is a sharp pain developed in your right arm especially when extending it Then a red marked line was visible from the underarm down the bicep into the forearm and down to the hand?

That is indicative of a possibly serious infection. I had something very similar happen after a routine knee surgery and I blew it off for a week - if I had waited another few days I would have waited, and been 39, forever.

Get it looked at IMMEDIATELY. If it is nothing then you will still get well. If it is staph or worse, it could become systematic sepsis which could kill you. What you are describing are the symptoms of the beginnings of a joint or bone infection that could be incredibly dangerous. Please let caution be your watch word and get to a doctor ASAP !

I hope that you are well soon.

Are toe nails a protein?

Yes nails are made from proteins. So are feathers and hair