The Immune System
Made by Val Linton
Immune System Diagram
Bone Marrow
Found at the ends of long and flat bones, produces leukocytes (white blood cells)
Monocytes
A type of leukocyte that produces macrophages and dendrine cells
Lymph Nodes
Small organs that are mostly found throughout the thorax and abdomen
Spleen
an organ located in the abdomen, it has capsules filled with red and white blood cells that help fight off infections.
Major Functions
- To protect against diseases
- To identify viruses, bacteria, and parasites
Problems Associated with System
- Immunodeficiency disorders- Primary or acquired
- Autoimmune disorders- The body's own immune system attacks its own tissue as a foreign matter
- Allergic Disorders- The immune system overreacts in response to an antigen
- Cancers- Pretty self explanatory
How it Works With Other Systems
- Works with the circulatory system for transportation
- Works with lymphatic system for producing lymphocytes
- Works with integumentary system (skin system) for defending against diseases
5 Fun Facts
- Fevers are signs of your body fighting off a disease
- Not enough sleep can hurt your immune system
- Being too clean can weaken your immune system
- Carnosine, found in chicken soup, can really help you fight off the flu
- Women are more likely to have an autoimmune system than men