Introduction
Ode to Immunity
Immunity is the body’s way of protecting it from harm daily
The skin, mucosa, gastric acid and gut flora prevent germs entry
This is the body’s first line of defense against all pathogens
Healthy lifestyles of balanced diet, rest and exercise improve the immune system
The white cells and the lymphatic system form the second line of defense
The macrocytes, monocytes and neutrophils act to kill and engulf the germs
The lymphatic system is the body’s main defense with T-cells and B cells
Natural killer cells is part of the attacking system to sense where the germs dwell
The thymus gland produces mainly the T cell lymphocytes
While the bone marrow produce the B cells and other leucocytes
The lymph nodes will also filter the pathogens from the lymph veins
Block the pathogens in its tissues until the natural killer cells destroy them
B cells can produce antibodies to counter the pathogens
T cells can send in the cytokines chemicals of destruction
These chemicals lyse the wall of the germs to leak it to rest
Natural killer cells will engulf and strangulate the germ to death
-An original poem by Kenneth Kee
Interesting Tips about the Immunity
A Healthy Lifestyle
1. Take a well Balanced Diet
2. A healthy lifestyle is the most important part of the body’s fight against germs.
A balanced diet, enough sleep and rest and good exercise help the body to be strong and healthy.
Good personal and food hygiene habits prevent germs from getting entering the body.
One important part o the immune system is the white blood cells and the lymphatic system which is always ready to catch and fight germs before they can cause illness.
The lymph nodes also help to trap germs while other lymphoid tissue like tonsils catches germs in the mouth and throat.
The thymus gland produces the T cells with its arsenal of helper cells, memory cells and cytokines to kill the pathogens in the body.
The bone marrow helps to produce the B cells and its arsenal antibodies.
In addition the use of vaccines produced by researchers has reduced many illnesses to small epidemics or none at all (smallpox).
3. Keep bones and body strong
Bone marrow produces our blood
Eat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.
Eat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.
Eat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits
Zinc and other minerals are important to the body
4. Get enough rest and Sleep
Avoid stress and tension
5. Exercise and stay active.
It is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.
One way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.
Begin slowly especially if a person has not been active.
6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.
Alcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.
Alcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.
7. Stop or do not begin smoking.
It also interferes with blood supply and healing.
Chapter 1
The Immune System
Immunity can be defined as protection from infection such as bacteria, virus, fungus, foreign body.
There are different kinds of immunity.
This topic is about how different parts of the bodies work together to keep us from getting sick.
Immunity to some diseases is passed on from our mothers before we are born.
Immunization helps the body's immune defense system protect us from diseases.
Every body has an inbuilt immune system which protects it from diseases and germs
This system has a lot of different parts which work together to keep out any harmful germs, and attack and destroy any which manage to inside the body
Introduction
1 Immune System
2 Lymphatic System
3 Function of Lymphatic System
4 Life Cycle
Ode to Immunity
Immunity is the body’s way of protecting it from harm daily
The skin, mucosa, gastric acid and gut flora prevent germs entry
This is the body’s first line of defense against all pathogens
Healthy lifestyles of balanced diet, rest and exercise improve the immune system
The white cells and the lymphatic system form the second line of defense
The macrocytes, monocytes and neutrophils act to kill and engulf the germs
The lymphatic system is the body’s main defense with T-cells and B cells
Natural killer cells is part of the attacking system to sense where the germs dwell
The thymus gland produces mainly the T cell lymphocytes
While the bone marrow produce the B cells and other leucocytes
The lymph nodes will also filter the pathogens from the lymph veins
Block the pathogens in its tissues until the natural killer cells destroy them
B cells can produce antibodies to counter the pathogens
T cells can send in the cytokines chemicals of destruction
These chemicals lyse the wall of the germs to leak it to rest
Natural killer cells will engulf and strangulate the germ to death
-An original poem by Kenneth Kee
Interesting Tips about the Immunity
A Healthy Lifestyle
1. Take a well Balanced Diet
2. A healthy lifestyle is the most important part of the body’s fight against germs.
A balanced diet, enough sleep and rest and good exercise help the body to be strong and healthy.
Good personal and food hygiene habits prevent germs from getting entering the body.
One important part o the immune system is the white blood cells and the lymphatic system which is always ready to catch and fight germs before they can cause illness.
The lymph nodes also help to trap germs while other lymphoid tissue like tonsils catches germs in the mouth and throat.
The thymus gland produces the T cells with its arsenal of helper cells, memory cells and cytokines to kill the pathogens in the body.
The bone marrow helps to produce the B cells and its arsenal antibodies.
In addition the use of vaccines produced by researchers has reduced many illnesses to small epidemics or none at all (smallpox).
3. Keep bones and body strong
Bone marrow produces our blood
Eat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.
Eat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.
Eat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits
Zinc and other minerals are important to the body
4. Get enough rest and Sleep
Avoid stress and tension
5. Exercise and stay active.
It is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.
One way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.
Begin slowly especially if a person has not been active.
6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.
Alcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.
Alcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.
7. Stop or do not begin smoking.
It also interferes with blood supply and healing.
Chapter 1
The Immune System
Immunity can be defined as protection from infection such as bacteria, virus, fungus, foreign body.
There are different kinds of immunity.
This topic is about how different parts of the bodies work together to keep us from getting sick.
Immunity to some diseases is passed on from our mothers before we are born.
Immunization helps the body's immune defense system protect us from diseases.
Every body has an inbuilt immune system which protects it from diseases and germs
This system has a lot of different parts which work together to keep out any harmful germs, and attack and destroy any which manage to inside the body
Introduction
1 Immune System
2 Lymphatic System
3 Function of Lymphatic System
4 Life Cycle
