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This category is for questions about how our bodies identify and fight off disease, infection or pathogens through specialized cells, tissues and organs. The system that does this is called the immune system. It produces antibodies which recognize intruders and neutralizes potentially pathogenic organisms or substances.
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Does stress weaken your immune system?
Yes. It has been proven that stress does weaken your immune system, dramatically. Most apparent at first is a lowering of the...
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Can you become immune to 30 mg of xr adderall?
You can not become immune to it but your body WILL build up a tolerance As the above answer indicates, "immune" is not the...
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What are the best vitamin-supplement combinations to increase one's immune system?
B vitamin complex - (This helps to maintain a healthy body, from the brain to the blood supply. It will also leave you feeling...
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How do you bypass the security system your malibu was in a flood now every once and a while you have to leave the ignition system on so it can reset itself when it set's the fuel system goes down?
i have an english p reg nexia 1500cc dohc 16 valvle auto,,,with factory fitted alarm i contacted them and they told me to...
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Does Adderall affect your immune system?
Possibly. See http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12120898&dopt=Abstract,...
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What do measles do to the immune system?
Technical Answer The measles virus is transmitted via respiratory secretions, and causes a very serious febrile illness. It...
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How do the circulatory system digestive system and respiratory system work together in the body?
The common factor is the delivery of nutrients and prerequisites of metabolism to the different parts of the body and the removal...
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If you have a cold and contract the flu can your immune system be weakened enough to allow the cold symptoms to increase?
I'm obviously not a doctor, but it seems quite possible. Kinda like if you're stressed and it lowers your ability to fight off...
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What sewage system is better - a septic field system or a composting toilet system?
This depends on the useage of either system. If you are going to be using it a lot and for a prolonged period of time, the the...
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Did Freud say that the Irish are immune to psychoanalysis?
Did you recently watch the Departed. I watched that too and wondered why Matt Damon said that. I don't know, being Irish, maybe...
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What is primary immune response?
The primary immune response : the immune response occurring on the first exposure to an antigen. After a lag or latent period of...
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Why was the baby immune to Andromeda?
Because it was crying and hyperventilating which raised its blood pH too high for the virus to live in.
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Will Vitamin C protect against Swine Flu or increase your chances of death through an immune system over-reaction Cytokine storm which is believed to be a cause of many deaths during the 1918 Flu?
Taking Vitamin C should help strengthen your immune system and protect you against getting the swine flu. In the 1918 outbreak of...
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What is immune reconstitution syndrome?
Immune reconstitution syndrome (IRS), or immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS), is the name given to a diverse group...
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What does Influenza look like?
To view what the influenza virus looks like, you can go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:EM_of_influenza_virus.jpg
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Can a person become immune to ADD medicine?
As young children grow, their body weight and size changes. This can definitely impact the efficacy of ADD medication. Either...
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What helps your immune system work more fluently?
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How many Cpt codes would you use for an injection of immune globulin?
4
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A deficiency in what hormone could cause the immune system to weaken?
Hemoglobin
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What does it mean when rubella screen comes up immune?
At some point you must have had it or been vaccinated for it, and then developed immunity to it.
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Is linux more immune to virus attacks?
To say that Linux is completely free from viruses and malware is not entirely true. It is, however, much more resistant to it...
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Does arthritis effect the immune system?
yes it does effect the immune system
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How does the immune system distinguish between self and non self in relation to viruses?
Eat Right 4 Your Type Complete Blood Type Encyclopedia by Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo with Catherine Whitney Part 1 Chapter 3 gives a...
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Are allergies immune disorders?
Allergies are kind of like an immune disorder but not in the typical sense, rather people that have allergies just have extremely...
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How much could your Immune System take?
Your Immune System is fascinating, complex and very powerful and it can take a "beating". But over time and many factors, we can...
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How many people will be so immune that they will never get swine flu?
It was originally thought by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other infectious disease research entities that few to none...
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How long does it take a weak immune system to fight a cold?
It depends on the person and just how weak the immune system is. Antitoxidants are excellent to boost the immune system. Natural...
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How does your immune system fight off asthma?
no becasue asthma is a respitory problem and it is no into your blood stream having that said therfore it couldn't be touched by...
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How does the immune system respond to the pathogen?
How does the immune system work to repel foreign invaders? We are surrounded by billions of bacteria and viruses but getting into...
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How long can I take acidophilus?
Acidophilus is a live culture. Once it is introduced it should establish itself and compete with less desirable flora such as...
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Does a person who has recovered from an extended 3-month bout with MRSA have a weakened immune system?
MRSA is "methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It's a term to describe many strain of the bacteria. It is resistant to a...
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Why does a patient's body accept the blood by transfusion despite the fact that the immune system tends to reject foreign objects?
To learn the answer of the above question first we have to know about the blood characteristics. There are four major...
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How does the immune system work and what is it?
Here is a brief summary on how does the immune system works The immune system is a highly specialized front-line defense...
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Are tears a part of the body's immune system?
yes. they contain antibodies which are vital in washing away germs and other pathogens and they stop microbes from infecting the...
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Can healthy eating habits improve the immune system?
Yes, it will. A balanced diet contains carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, mineral salts and fibre. It must contain these...
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Is there any ayurvedic medicine to make immune system strong?
Ayurvedic medicine has over 300 references for moringa. Moringa is being researched as a more affordable to help bolster the...
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What role does your epidermis play regarding the immune system?
Think of it as a wall, and behind it are the defenders (white blood cells). This is somewhat simplistic, but its the basic idea....
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What is the meaning of immune from liability?
= not responsible for If one is immune from liability then that person cannot be held responsible for the reason that person...
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How does the immune system fight off chicken pox?
The antigens fight off the chickenpox by exploding into little peices of t cells wich weaken the pathogens that make the...
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What is the role of the immune system in the human body?
the challenge i set forth, was to look at the scientific american article and really understand what a killer t-cell is. the...
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What foods help your immune system?
The two best things you can take to boost your immune system and keep it healthy is Acidophilus (tablets) from your drug store or...
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Who invented the immune system?
wow are you stupid exactly! im hoping you just mean who came up with the term. the immune system has always been a part of the...
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What is a genetic disorder and a genetic disease?
A genetic disorder is an abnormal condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes. an example is autism. human being
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Is it true that mongoose immune to snake venom?
no it is not true that mongooses are immuned to snake venom. They take the risk of getting killed when they attack snakes.
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The proteins role in the immune system?
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Are members of Congress immune from arrest?
No
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Can someone become immune to the depo shot?
I have never heard of becoming immune to a birth control method.
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Are cats really immune to poisonous snakebites?
No it's not true. Certain species of snakes can kill a person so they can kill a cat.
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Do plants have immune systems?
yes but different then ours
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How does the HIV virus damages the immune system?
blahjkaewtblretqye ghbet It damages it because the body is weak and cant save itself so eat right!!!! hiv virus...
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What are the definition and function of immune system?
immune system-a diffuse, complex network of interacting cells, cell products, and cell-forming tissues that protects the body...
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How does the ciculatory system interact with the immune system?
When the body has an infection or virus, the circulatory system spreads it thoughout the body. The immune system then counteracts...
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How can you disable the anti theft system on 1999 Ford F250 with PATS system you had two original keys but sometimes the vehicle stop you have to wait a lot of time to system works?
you must use a ford pats by-pass mod to get past this, there are several out there so pick one thats easy to use, becareful...
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What doctor treats auto-immune disease?
A rheumatologist is a good place to start--he/she can run a battery of blood test that (supposedly) can ID or rule out such...
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Is it preferable not to get near a person with pneumonia?
It is fine to be near a person with pneumonia, unless your immune system is compromised, as well. Under those circumstances, you...
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How do the immune cells discover intracellular pathogens?
All cells have specialized proteins on their surface that show a sampling of the contents of the cell to certain immune cells,...
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Can certain allergy medications cause your immune system to attack itself?
No.
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Is hydrochloric acid in your immune system?
hydrochloric acid a strong corrosive acid which is infact present in the stomach of mammals.This contributes to a non-specific...
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What vitamin is best for skin elasticity?
Vitamin E is a good vitamin for all skin problems period. It is known to promote healthy and younger looking skin. Also Cod Liver...
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How does iron deficiency anaemia affect the circulatory system digestive system and respiratory system?
The primary function of the respiratory system is to supply the blood with oxygen in order for the blood to deliver oxygen to all...
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What other organ systems does the immune system interact with?
Mostly the circulatory system (cardiovascular and lymphatic), but indirectly with all the other systems of the body.
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Does a staph infection weaken the immune system?
It definitely weakens your immune system! I contracted MRSA 4 years ago (due to surgery) and it took over a year after being off...
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What does the immune system consist of?
Immunity means the ability to resist. For example:to resist diseases Our body consists of immune system where the necessary...
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What is a germ mutation?
Emily!
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How does the respiratory system the circulatory system and the digestive system interact to maintain the bodys functions?
The respiratory system is when you breath in so it connects to the circulatory because it pumps oxygen and CO2 around teh body....
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Are Scorpions immune to their own poison?
I beleve they are it is known that most animals that develop toxions are imune to there own some have it all over there body...
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What are the best medicines and foods for helping strengthen the immune system of a man suffering from an advanced stage of a lung cancer?
I've read that raw carrots and carrot juice are good. Also, cabbage & broccoli are very good. The main thing is to eat them raw...
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If someone has an autoimmune disease would it worsen if their immune system is stimulated by something like green tea?
Theoretically yes. An autoimmune disease is where the persons own system attacks itself and stimulating the immune system could...
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What are some of the most interesting facts about the muscular system?
Muscles can account for about 50% your body weight. Muscles can only pull, they cannot, as some people assume, push. The...
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How does the appendix help to the immune system of the body?
As of yet, the purpose of the appendix in the human body is not known. It is simply there and is often removed. Anyhow, appendix...
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Can you give echinacea to cats to strengthen their immune system?
No! Cats have extremely sensitive livers. Herbal teas, essential oils and some foods will Probably be fine, but may cause...
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How long does it take for the birth control build up in the immune system?
It takes four weeks for birth control to become effective.
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How the cells of the immune system fights disease?
The cells help by keeping the blood in your veins flowing and the white ones protect our bodies from diseases. this is a sucky...
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How does the immune system help your body maitain homestasis?
It fights of pathogens, like bacteria and viruses.
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How does the immune system interact with other systems?
It plays a role in all the other systems by having special cells, leukocytes, that can attack foreign matter, like bacteria and...
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Your throat hurts stomach ache head ache chills muscles ache symptoms of pink eye.. what could this be?
That could just be influenza I don't know if it woud be type A or B but i'm stumped on the pink eye, you might have got that from...
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What is the nutritional advantage of eating potato skins?
Fibre! Fibre!
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How does the immune system work with the circulatory system?
If by circulatory system you mean blood system then the white blood cells or lymphocytes which comes in many forms such as...
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Are pythons and acacondas immune to snake venom?
No. Pythons (including Anacondas) are constrictors and therefor lack venom. They are not immune to the toxic effects. = no...
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How does aids hurt your immune system?
AIDS, or Aquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, attacks the immune system using a virus that changes geneticly so often that the...
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Can you become immune from the plan b pill?
Noone can become immune from Plan B pill working.
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What circumstances are congressmen are immune from arrest?
If they are on their way to a vote. Patrick Kennedy tried this a little while back.
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Does being cold affect your immune system?
Being cold does lower your immune system, but if you are outside while being cold in the 'fresh' air, then you are unlikely to...
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Can your immune system cause you to have a miscarriage?
Yes. The baby is actually recognized as foreign tissue by your body and it is only the substances secreted that prevent your body...
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What is community health nursing?
Community health nursing back in the early 1900s was about nursing practitioners going up tenement stairs just to reach their...
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How does the digestive system interact with the immune system?
80% of our immunity occurs in the intestional tract by the intestinal 'flora'. It makes good bacteria, vitamines, enzymes, etc....
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Are cats immune to wasp stings?
No, they react similarly to a human.
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How does the respiratory system work together with the immune system to maintain homeostasis?
Every life form needs Oxygen. First of all, The Respiratory system is connected with the Cardiovascular system where "BLOOD" gets...
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How does the immune system work?
The immune system helps to fight off infection cause by bacteria
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How immune system maintain homeostasis?
Well what is homeostasis anyway? Homeostasis is the condition in which you to pee in regulation. With that being sad, the immune...
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How does the cardiovascular system and immune system work together?
U must have went to yahoo questions, but the answer is it helps takeaway excess lymph from the heart
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Is cystic fibrosis a chronic disease of the immune system?
no it is not it causes a over production of muscus and then the infections can thrive and the body finds it hard to fight the...
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If the immune system is stronger are you protected against swine flu even if you have been in contact?
Generally speaking, you will be better equipped to fight off a viral infection if you have a strong immune system, but the only...
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What percentage of people reject titanium wrist plates after surgery?
paige smells like a a book
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How does the bodys immune system respond to a bacterial infection?
YoOooo !! Wahs Really Goood..? <3 what the hell are you talking about?
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What does immune mean?
Imune system if you are imune, then your body has made anti-bodies for a certain virus/disease. once your body has made the...
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How do the endocrine and the immune system work together?
The endocrine system releases cortisol with can make substances that increase your immunity.
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A system boots from a scsi drive an ide hard disk has been added to the system and the system will no longer boot what is the cause?
Check the boot order list. The first boot device should your SCSI drive. When you added the ide disk your BIOS made it the first...
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How is the immune system affected during strep throat?
Step Throat is an infection caused by steptococcus bacteria. The immune system is of course compromised during such infection and...
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How does the immune system work together with the excretory system?
About 70% of the body's immune system is found in the digestive tract. The GALT (gut asscosiated lymph tissue) is made up of...
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