BIOL273 Chapter : BIOL 273 - Unit 6- Immune System

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The primary job of our immune system is to recognize self from non-self and rally defenses when needed. Immunity = the body"s ability to protect itself from itself as well as from viruses, bacteria, and other disease-causing entities. The immune system consists of the lymphoid tissues of the body, the immune cells, and chemicals that coordinate and execute immune functions. It is heavily dependent on cell-to-cell communication> particularly local communication by cytokines and contact- dependent signaling. The immune system"s 3 major responses: to recognize and remove abnormal self cells. Created when normal cell growth and development go wrong ie. cancer: to remove dead or damaged cells. As well as old red blood cells through the use of macrophages: to protect the body from disease-causing invaders (pathogens) Microorganisms that are pathogens include bacteria, viruses, fungi and one-celled protozoa. Pathogens also include multicellular parasites ie. hookworms and tapeworms. Immunogens are substances that trigger the body"s immune response like pollen, chemicals, etc.

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