Immune System Overview
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The question appears to be asking for an overview of the immune system, including antigens, antibodies, types of immunity, hypersensitivities, autoimmune disorders, immunodeficiency, and information about HIV/AIDS.
Answer
The immune system defends the body against infection and protects its own cells.
The immune system is a complex network of organs, cells, and proteins that defends the body against infection and protects the body’s own cells.
Answer for screen readers
The immune system is a complex network of organs, cells, and proteins that defends the body against infection and protects the body’s own cells.
More Information
The immune system is capable of recognizing and remembering pathogens it has encountered before, boosting its efficiency in fighting off repeated infections.
Tips
Students often overlook the complexity and the memory function of the immune system, which explains how vaccines work by exposing the immune system to a harmless form of the germ.
Sources
- Immune System Overview - Better Health Channel - betterhealth.vic.gov.au
- Overview of the Immune System - Merck Manuals - merckmanuals.com
- Overview of the Immune System | NIAID - niaid.nih.gov
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