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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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Do the sensory nerve cells carry information from all sensory receptors to the immune system?

Not all sensory receptors communicate with the immune system. Nerve cells carry information to various parts of the nervous system, eventually communicating with the brain or spinal cord.

A primary function of lymphocytes is to?

Lymphocytes are also known as the white blood cells. They are primarily used to fight infection.

What factors determine whether someone will naturally have a good immune system?

There are many factors that determine whether someone will naturally have a good immune system. These factors include, among others, genetics, where the person lives and works, what a person eats, how a person reacts to stress, and a person's daily habits, such as exercise.

Why do most pathogens do not infect skin?

do most germs enter the body through the skin Answer this question…

The immune system's third line of defense against invading organisms is?

the but cheeks are the third defence against invading pathogens. If the skin or white blood cells have not later killed these systems. While you sleep your but cheeks got into your body searching for the pathogen once it is found the but cheeks squeeze so that is a sorbed and it is out of your system. if it is a serious disease the but cheeks start shutting inside your body so you eventually poo out of your mouth.

How does our body protect us if the pathogens get into our blood?

Directly through the bacteriophagic function by macrophages, lymphocytes etc and indirectly by immunity

Does a vaccine provide temporary immunity?

Some vaccinations lose their effectiveness over time, so you could call them temporary. Sometimes this is because the organism mutates and the vaccine is no longer a "fit" to protect against the mutated form, and sometimes it is because our bodies need a "reminder" of the pattern of antibodies that prevent the disease, or sometimes there was not a complete immune response the first time (booster, often needed in children whose immune systems may have been immature when they were given the original vaccination and didn't respond fully). However, many other vaccines provide life-long protection against the infective agent (antigen), such as the commonly given MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, and rubella).

Which is part of the nonspecific immune response?

Inflammation and fever are nonspecific immune system reactions.

What is the main function of lymphocytes?

A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell in the vertebrate immune system.They have many functions depending on the type such as secretion of antibodies, Immunoregulation and cytotoxicity, Lysis of virally infected cells such as tumor cells and allografts and they release cytokines and growth factors that regulate other immune cells

Why do you test for leukocyte esterase?

Leukocyte esterase is a test used to help determine whether a person has a urinary tract infection.

How do you get longer nails?

a healthy diet, and drink lots of water.

In addition, get a Chapstick (lipbalm) rub it agaisnt your nails. I know it sounds gross. BUt, believeme, it works.

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Another way is to put nail harder or nail growth on your nails. These are clear looking nail polishes that help your nails grow and stay strong.

You can also rub garlic on your nails. Yes, your nails will smell but it really works! Also, soak your nails in warm milk. WARNING: DO NOT DRINK MILK AFTER SOAKING NAILS IN IT. After that put on some clear nail polish. This is a guarantee your nails will grow faster and with the clear nailpolish your nails will also grow stronger.

How do you keep your nails from breaking so much?

1. you should never use your nails as tool 2.DO NOT bite them- if this is too hard for you, o to superdrug and get sally hansens biting solution 3. drink milk, eat fish(omega 3) and fruit and veg. 4.Make sure that you always use soap and wash your hands. 5. clip your nails every week and no more than that or if they are too long you will get hangnails 6.always apply a clear coat so youtr nails are stronger

Listing of all drugs and their effect in pharmacology?

Pick up a PDR (physician's desk reference). I hope you're not serious, since this answer could take days to answer.

What happens to an antigen-antibody complex?

The antigen grows a memory cell instead of the Plasma cell and takes over the whole body and kills all of the antibodies.

What kind of pathogen cause cholera?

The type of pathogen that causes cholera is bacteria... one called Vibrio Cholerae (V. Cholerae). It's a gram-negative thingamajig - no idea what that is, sadly.

What causes high protein in urine and high lymphocytes in blood?

A few lymphs in urine are normal. It is difficult to determine that the cells are actually lymphocytes unless they are stained, which is not a normal part of urinalysis. An abnormally high number of lymphocytes may be caused by chronic inflammatory conditions, virus, or renal transplant rejection.

What is the purpose of toe nails?

THE LITTLE TOE IS CONNECTED TO YOUR EQUALIBRIUM. tHEREFORE IT PROVIDES SIDE TO SIDE CORRECTION IN YOUR BALANCE. THEY'RE THE ADJUSTORS.THE LITTLE TOE IS CONNECTED TO YOUR EQUALIBRIUM. THEREFORE IT PROVIDES SIDE TO SIDE CORRECTION IN YOUR BALANCE. THEY'RE THE ADJUSTORS.

Can you get a disease from biting your nails?

Yes. The heart problems are caused by Bacterial Endocarditis which is an infection of the hearts inner lining (endocardium) and / or the heart valves.

Bacterial Endocarditis occurs when bacteria enters the blood stream, either though Finger Nail Biting or dental procedures. The bacteria then lodges itself heart valves or other damaged heart tissue

This will eventually lead to extensive heart damage which will in turn cause it to fail.