Immune

__  ﻿ T h e I m m u n e S y s t e m  __

By: __Zach W. Nick C. Makayla M. Cody P__. 

 * Function: The immune system fights off pathogens that can make you sick. It is responsible for helping to keep you healthy. The immune system works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


 * DID YOU KNOW... The immune system is not made up of any organs. It is made up of cells and small organisms... NOW YOU KNOW!!!!!


 * Cancer is a disease of the immune system when cells divide abnormally. Cancer is only one of many immune system diseases. Here is a picture of cancer cells.



Have have ever wondered why your docter does not give you antibiotics when you have a cold? It's because antibiotics can't fight viruses.

The body has over 50 million white blood cells. These blood cells work together to fight bad pathogens!

Here is a video of pathogens entering the body attaching to make more of it self, and white blood cells attacking! media type="youtube" key="lrYlZJiuf18" height="240" width="318"

The white blood cells are the "cops" of the immune system in the blood stream.

Here is a list of cancers and diseases. This is anthrax [[image:anthaap001.jpg width="198" height="136" align="right"]]

 * 1) Diabetes
 * 2) Asthma
 * 3) Aids
 * 4) Chicken Pox
 * 5) Pneumonia
 * 6) Measles
 * 7) Common cold or flu

Definitions:
 * 1) Antibodiesare in the body and they recognize specific pathogens.
 * 2) A **[|pathogen]** is a microorganism that causes a disease to the plant or animal it is in.
 * 3) A **[|virus]** is a microscopic agent that infects living things.
 * 4) A [|white blood cell]is a blood cell that defends the body against viruses.

The video shows a white blood cell chasing down bacteria. media type="youtube" key="JnlULOjUhSQ" height="284" width="389"

=**15 Immune Boosting Foods:**= > **Healthy foods for a healthy immune system!**
 * 1) Elderberries
 * 2) Button Mushrooms
 * 3) Acai Berries
 * 4) Oysters
 * 5) Watermelon
 * 6) Cabbage
 * 7) Almonds
 * 8) Grapefruits [[image:broccli.jpg width="97" height="82"]]
 * 9) Wheat Germ
 * 10) Low-fat yogurt
 * 11) Garlic
 * 12) Spinach
 * 13) Tea
 * 14) Sweet Potato
 * 15) Broccli

=**15 Immune weakining foods:**= (Foods that are high in fat, salty, sugary, or contain grease.)

1. Potatoe chips 2. Brownies 3. Cupcakes 4. Cake 5. Pizza 6. Hamburgers 7. Ice cream 8. Hot dogs 9. Coca Coca Puffs and other sugary cereals. 10. Snickers 11. Soda 12. Popsicles 13. Smarties 14. Twix 15. Milky Way
 * And these are just a few examples.**

**Facts About Your Immune System.**

 * What you eat has an effect on your immune system.
 * Your immune system gets weaker as you grow older.
 * Allergies are caused by an over active immune system
 * Researchers are currently working on a vaccine to boost the immune system's response to cancer cells.
 * If you have AIDS your immune system does not function properly and you have an increased chance of getting sick.

Does the Immune System have any glands or organs?
No. The immune system has no glands or organs. The Immune system has white blood cells (COPS of the bloodstream). The white blood cells fight off (or try to fight off) any invading pathogens. White blood cells are the reason you don't get sick all the time. The first primary defense of our body is the skin. Next is the mucus in our noses and the hydrochloric acid in our stomach. The last line of defense is the white blood cells. First the antibodies find the invading pathogen and attach themselves to it. Next the white blood cells come and attack the germs with antibodies on them. The immune system works non-stop 24/7 to make sure you don't get sick. The immune system even is working when you are asleep.

Your Immune System and Allergies.
Alleregies are an overreaction of the immune system. Usally the immune system ignores harmless things like food, and fights dangerous ones like bacteria. A person has an alleregic reaction when their immune system can't tell the good from the bad. It attacks the harmless thing(s) with a chemical it releases called histamine. Thats why alot of cold and allergy medicines have __anti__ histamines. When someone has an allergic reaction to something it will look a little like this. If someone consumes a food that they are allergic to a possibility is that their throat will swell up to an extent where they cannot swallow food or breathe in oxygen. Usually you would be able to tell if you are allergic to something before you consume it because you get Red marks, or rashes. You can outgrow allergies when you get older and can get allergies as you get older as well. The most common allergies are pollen, dust, dustmites, bedbugs, pet hair allergies, and food allergies.


 * Some ways to build a Healthy Immune System! **


 * Walk/Exercise
 * Eat a healthy diet
 * Get enough sleep
 * Practice Stress Management
 * Don't abuse your alcohol usage
 * Don't use drugs
 * Build good relationships
 * Avoid activities that can get you sick
 * Clean your body