Immune Period 7

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THE IMMUNE SYSTEM Immunologist: Dr. Diego, Dr. Judith, Dr. Marilyn, Dr. Christian, and Dr. Jasmine

Overall Function: 

The Immune System is the body system that fights off infection and pathogens.

The immune system flow chart



THE DEFENDERS OF THE BODY   





The skin is the first defense of the body The spleen, tonsils, and thymus are the main defenders of the immune system The system collects excess fluid that leaks out of the blood capillaries, cleans and filters, and returns it to the blood

THE PROTEINS 



Antibodies are proteins made by B-cells Interferons are proteins that prevent viruses from reproducing

How the immune system reacts to bacteria and virus.

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Bacteria and virus gets into the body by openings such like mouth, nose, and eyes. When bacteria gets into the body there are protected by fluids or sticky mucus that capture harmful attackers. When we receive a cut and when invaders enter the body cells are getting destroy

What helps the Immune System getting better







Caroteniods are antioxidants that helps the to strengthen the immune system by producing lymphocytes There has been many researches about the immune boosting effects vitamin C perhaps any other nutrient Vitamin C increases the production of infection fighting white blood cells and antibodies and increases levels of

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