OUR INMMUNE SYSTEM
How the immune system protects you: Rylan and Addy
level of orginization
Liver Cell
A hepatocyte is the main cell in the liver tissue. These cells are involved in protein synthesis, protein storage, and more.
Liver Tissue
Liver tissue is made up of hepatocyte cells.
Liver
The liver is a vital organ. It is located in the upper right section of your abdomen. It has functions such as detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemical.
Immune System
A system of many biological structures and processes within an organism that protects us from infections and diseases.
Organism
The immune system protects organisms from harmful substances and diseases.
Extra Credit-
The liver is very important for the immune system. It removes toxins from the body helping fight diseases and bad substances from your body.
Disease Blood Cells
Homeostasis
The organ system helps maintain homeostasis because it fights diseases and illnesses. It keeps the body healthy and energetic. If the immune system fails, disease can infiltrate the body and hurt your health. There is nothing to fight the disease so your death risk goes up. For example, your immune system fights off a cold. It attacks the cold and keeps your body healthy.
Relating Systems
The main relating system is the circulatory system. The immune system uses blood cells to fight of diseases. The circulatory moves the blood cells around the body helping fight off the disease any where in the body. Another system is the Integumentary system. It is a protective boundary that protects the body first. If the foreign substance can get past the integumentary system, then the immune system starts fighting as well.