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BIOL 2117: Microbiology: Immunology

This guide will assist students in locating resources and materials to learn more about Microorganisms and Human Diseases.

Does a 'Strong' Immune System Ward Off Colds and Flu? - The New York Times

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The immune system and long COVID – UKRI

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An Introduction to the Immune Systemwww.youtube.com, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R75V4bf0Kj8. Accessed 26 Aug. 2022.

What is Immunology?

Immunology

Immunology is a branch of biology and medicine that covers the study of immune systems in all organisms. This section will focus on all aspects of the Human Immune system. 

Structure of the Immune system

Human immune system, Functions & Structure of the lymphatic system in human  | Science online

The Immune system contains the following components of the body:

  • white blood cells
  • antibodies
  • Skin
  • Vessels
  • the complement system
  • the lymphatic system
  • the spleen
  • the thymus
  • the bone marrow

It can be divided into two sections the Innate Immune system, and the Adaptive Immune System. The purpose of the immune system is to fight infections, neutralize harmful substances, and fight non-infectious diseases

Components of the Human Immune System

Antibody is a protein component of the immune system that circulates in the blood, recognizes foreign substances like bacteria and viruses. It is also known as an immunoglobulin.

 

What are antibodies?

Antibodies

The complement system, also known as complement cascade, is a part of the immune system that enhances (complements) the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear microbes and damaged cells from an organism, promote inflammation, and attack the pathogen's cell membrane.

Lymph nodes | healthdirect

The lymphatic system is an organ system in vertebrates that is part of the immune system, and complementary to the circulatory system. It consists of a large network of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymphatic or lymphoid organs, and lymphoid tissues. It protects your body from illness-causing invaders, maintains body fluid levels, absorbs digestive tract fats and removes cellular waste.

Lymphatic System

Spleen Anatomy and Function

The spleen is a small organ inside your left rib cage, just above the stomach.

Functions of the Spleen:

  • Stores blood.
  • removes cellular waste from blood and gets rid of old or damaged blood cells.
  • Makes white blood cells 
  • Maintains the levels of fluid in your body
  • Produces antibodies 

Thymus: Definition, Functions & Location - Video & Lesson Transcript |  Study.com

Your thymus is a small gland in the lymphatic system that makes and trains special white blood cells called T-cells. The T-cells help your immune system fight disease and infection.

 

An Overview of the Thymus

Thymus

THE ROLE OF THE THYMUS IN THE IMMUNE RESPONSE

Anatomy of the bone; drawing shows spongy bone, red marrow, and yellow marrow. A cross section of the bone shows compact bone and blood vessels in the bone marrow. Also shown are red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and a blood stem cell.

Bone Marrow is The soft, spongy tissue found in the center of most bones. There are two types of bone marrow: red and yellow. Red bone marrow helps produce blood cells. Yellow bone marrow helps store fat. Bone marrow produces red blood cells that carry oxygen, white blood cells that prevent infection and platelets that control bleeding. It is an essential part of your body in order to survive.

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The skin is the body's largest organ, made of water, protein, fats and minerals. Your skin protects your body from germs and regulates body temperature.