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How does the destruction of t cells lead to the failure of the overall immune system?
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What does immunodeficiency?
A Failure of the immune system
Can chickenpox cause the immune system to progressively fail?
No, progressive failure of the immune system is not an effect of chickenpox. HIV infection is one communicable disease that causes progressive failure of the immune system.
What do we call the part of your immune system that actively targets germs in your body for destruction?
adaptive
Use of immune system to counteract the destruction of cancer cells is known as?
biotherapy/immunotherapy
How would the destruction of the ozone affect man?
It would cause:Skin cancerEye cataractSuppression of immune system
What diseases occur when your severely underweight?
Malnutrition, starvation, organ failure, immune system compromise.
What is immunodeficiency disease?
A Failure of the immune system
Symptoms of immune system failure include?
fatigue, weight loss, fever, and mental changes such as forgetfulness.
Helps immune system recognize germs and reject them?
The immune system recognizes germs thanks to specialized cells and molecules that can identify the foreign invaders. Once identified, the immune system activates a response to eliminate the germs from the body. This recognition and rejection process is crucial for protecting the body against infections and maintaining overall health.
What are the health risks of rapid weight loss?
Health risks to rapid weight loss include loss of energy, dehydration, muscle weakness, and overall weakening of your immune system. Rare but serious risks include malnutrition, organ failure and even death.
AIDS cripples the immune system by interfering with activity of cells called?
HIV cripples the immune system by infecting and killing helper T cells (specifically CD4+ T cells), macrophages, and dendritic cells. These cells hold crucial roles in the immune system in identifying and destroying antigens (foreign invaders). Over time, this destruction of the immune system causes the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
What system protects the body against infection?
your immune system and your White blood cells produce antibodies
