Transcript Immune System

Rachel Hunter, Emma Bichon, Amie Bird
Main Function of the Immune System
The main function of the immune system is to protect
you from germs, diseases and infections. To do so the
immune system fights off organisms that invade the
body. (5)
Key Components of the Immune
System
Key components of the immune system are
The white blood cells in the bone marrow
 The white blood cells help protect the body
against infectious diseases and foreign
invaders (1)
The lymphocytes in the bone marrow
(12)
 The lymphocytes allow the body to recognize
and remember previous invaders and help
destroy them.
(11)
What Organs are Involved in the Immune
System
The primary lymphoid
organs: thymus and
bone marrow
The secondary lymphatic
tissues: Spleen, tonsils,
lymph vessels, lymph
nodes, adenoids, skin
and liver (4)
(3)
How to Maintain a Healthy Immune
System
To maintain a healthy immune system you should try to:
• Eat lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains
• Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day
• Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night
• Wash your hands
• Get you vaccinations
• Maintain your weight
• Don’t drink an excessive amount of alcohol
• Don’t smoke
(2)
Diseases Involved with the Immune
System
Lupus
Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when your body's
immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. (9)
Type 1 Diabetes
The body’s immune system attacks its own pancreas because it
mistakenly sees the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and destroys
them (8)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system mistakenly
attacks your own body's tissues which causes joint problems. (10)
AIDS
 AIDS is a disease that effects the immune system by breaking it down.
(7)
How to Treat the Diseases
•
Lupus is incurable but, there are drugs to help
regulate it. (9)
•
Type 1 diabetes requires treatment to keep blood
sugar levels within a target range. Treatment
includes: Taking several insulin injections every
day or using an insulin pump. (8)
•
Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis focuses on
controlling symptoms and preventing joint
damage. (10)
•
AIDS cannot be cured but there are medications
to delay the symptoms (7)
Interesting Facts
• Selena Gomez has one of the
autoimmune disease, She has Lupus.
• Your immune system can attack itself.
• Women are most likely to be diagnosed
with an auto immune disease.
• Being too clean can minimize the growth
and development of your immune
system.
References
1)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_blood_cell
2)
http://symptoms.webmd.com/cold-and-flu-map-tool/keep-immune-system-healthy
3)
http://immunodeficiency.ca/primary-immunodeficiency/the-immune-system-primary-immunodeficiencyresources/
4)
https://www.boundless.com/microbiology/textbooks/boundless-microbiology-textbook/immunology11/overview-of-immunity-135/cells-and-organs-of-the-immune-system-694-3503/
5)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Immune_System
6)
Basic biology: The body systems by Denise walker (book)
7)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIDS
8)
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-1-diabetes/basics/definition/con-20019573
9)
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lupus/basics/definition/con-20019676
10)
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/basics/definition/con-20014868
11)
http://www.wadsworth.org/chemheme/heme/glass/slide_012_lymphs.htm
12)
http://www.med-health.net/Low-White-Blood-Cell-Count-1.html