Immune System Diseases
The immune system, a complex network of cells and proteins, serves as the body's defense mechanism against infections and diseases. However, when this intricate system malfunctions, it can lead to a range of disorders collectively known as immune system diseases. These conditions encompass autoimmune disorders, where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells, as well as immunodeficiency diseases, characterized by a weakened or compromised immune response. Understanding the intricacies of immune system diseases is crucial for developing effective treatments and interventions to alleviate the impact on individuals' health and well-being.
Questions
- Why can a child, who has previously been immunized against whooping cough, develop signs of the disease?
- What is the most serious type of brain injury?
- Why it is said that, Diptheria licks the nerves but eats the heart?
- A patient's blood smear is shown in the picture. The patient has also shown symptoms of sickle cell anemia. What are the abnormalities in this picture?
- What is a prominent symptom of pericarditis?
- What disorder involves low levels of platelets in blood?
- Cystic fibrosis sufferers produce a thick mucus in the lungs. Why are they more likely to get lung infections?
- What medical conditions result in a decreased number of lymphocytes?
- What is the plaque like substance that coats your arteries and causes stroke or heart attack called?
- What are the five components of a classic migraine headache?
- Asbestos is most often associated with which medical condition?
- What does endocarditis usually affect?
- How are the causes of tuberculosis and diphtheria similar? How are they different?
- Once a virus enters your body, what will it do?
- Asbestos breaks down into small fibers. what may result if these fibers are inhaled?
- What are the symptoms and causes of tinnitus?
- Why might vitamin C supplements be beneficial in treating the common cold?
- What term refers to the inflammation of the brain?
- Why are high-protein diets damaging to the kidneys?
- What condition results in elevated serum adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and urine cortisol levels?