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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.
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The immune system identifies, remembers, attacks and destroys disease-causing invaders or infected cells.
Why do you hate the smell of egg white after its cooked?
People are different. Some like one thing whilst another may dislike it intensely. There are very few things that we all dislike as far as smells go, as there are very few that we all like. There is no physical reason why it should be so though, over time, we can become used to it.
What is the pathogen that causes the west nile virus?
the genus name is Flavivirus , when written or typed correctly, comes first and is capitalized and italicized.
There is usually a species which comes second. I don't know what it is for west nile virus. However it is not capitalized and italicized.
Is she still having lots of wet diapers and some BM ones? She may just be hitting a stall point or stretching out, so her weight won't go up. Does that make sense? All of my kids have had some times where they didn't budge on any height or weight charts.
Response cells are cells that respond to the immune system and react to diseases.
Does an injection of antibodies produce active immunity?
No. When you are immunized you are injected with an inactive version of the virus so your body learns how to fight it off and you become permanently immune.
Difference between anti sera and serum?
Antisera is blood serum containing antibodies against a specific antigen, used to treat or provide immunity to a disease. It is extracted from an animal that has immunity to a particular disease.
Serum is the fluid obtained when whole blood is separated into its solid and liquid components after it has been allowed to clot. It is clear and yellow in color.
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In what way does physiology depend on anatomy?
Physiology depends on anatomy because whilst anatomy is study of the bodies' structures, physiology is the study of the functions of those structures.
So in short without structure there is no function.
What organization monitors blood borne pathogens?
OSHA -- Ocupational Safety and Health Administration and
CDC -- Centers for Disease Control and Safety
Is the primary function of lymphocytes to circulate oxygen to tissue?
No, the primary function of lymphocytes is to neutralize pathogens.
How do you overcome inflammation?
1) NSAIDs (non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs) - such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxin sodium (Aleve, Naprosyn), etc. can be used to counter the body's natural inflammation response to injury or allergies;
2) corticosteroids (steroidal antiinflammatory drugs) - such as prednisone, cortisone, etc...these mimic cortisone-like chemicals secreted by the cortex of the adrenal glands...which have long-term negative side effects on the nervous system and immune system if taken for too long, but are very effective for the short-term.
3) ice (placing an ice pack, or simply ice, on a wound can help to reduce the inflammatory response, thus reducing swelling
4) antihistamines - such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl), etc. can be used in cases where allergic reaction is the cause of swelling
Dogs, bats, wolves, cattles, foxes, raccoons, and coyotes, but they are not insects. These animals are infected by rabies and can transmit to humans.
What are the types of immunity and how are they alike and different?
Major - Strong immunity
Minor - Weak immunity
