What is the immune system?
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The body’s immune system is a biological defense system. It is a large, complex network of organs, white blood cells, antibodies and chemicals which work together to fight the bacteria, viruses, parasites and other pathogens that cause infection and disease.
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The immune system is like a police force, patrolling the body and calling for reinforcements if trouble appears. There are two lines of defense.
The innate immune system you are born with is a physical barrier including skin, the eye’s cornea and the mucous membrane lining the respiratory, gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts. It activates cells to attack disease—or infection-causing invaders—or to initiate repairs to wounds.
The acquired immune system makes special proteins, or antibodies, to fight foreign invaders when the body has been exposed to microbes or the chemicals those microbes release. It can take several days for antibodies to form.
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How does the immune system work?
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Components of the immune system include:
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What are the key parts?
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• White blood cells. Also called leukocytes, they circulate through blood and tissues, attacking unknown organisms entering the body.
• Lymph nodes. These small glands filter germs and activate white blood cells to fight invaders.
• Bone marrow. The soft, spongy tissue in bone cavities makes new blood cells and immune cells and releases them into the bloodstream.
• Thymus. A gland that develops T cells, also called T lymphocytes, that guide the body’s immune response.
• Spleen. It filters cellular waste from blood and produces white blood cells and antibodies to help fight infection.
• Tonsils and adenoids. They help trap and kill pathogens entering the mouth or nose and contain immune cells to produce antibodies.
• Gastrointestinal tract. The lining of the stomach and bowel has many cells that produce antibodies.
The body’s immune system is a biological defense system. It is a large, complex network of organs, white blood cells, antibodies and chemicals which work together to fight the bacteria, viruses, parasites and other pathogens that cause infection and disease.
A:
What is the immune system?
Q:
The immune system is like a police force, patrolling the body and calling for reinforcements if trouble appears. There are two lines of defense.
The innate immune system you are born with is a physical barrier including skin, the eye’s cornea and the mucous membrane lining the respiratory, gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts. It activates cells to attack disease—or infection-causing invaders—or to initiate repairs to wounds.
The acquired immune system makes special proteins, or antibodies, to fight foreign invaders when the body has been exposed to microbes or the chemicals those microbes release. It can take several days for antibodies to form.
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How does the immune system work?
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Components of the
immune system include:
• White blood cells. Also called leukocytes, they circulate through blood and tissues, attacking unknown organisms entering the body.
• Lymph nodes. These small glands filter germs and activate white blood cells to fight invaders.
• Bone marrow. The soft, spongy tissue in bone cavities makes new blood cells and immune cells and releases them into the bloodstream.
• Thymus. A gland that develops T cells, also called T lymphocytes, that guide the body’s immune response.
• Spleen. It filters cellular waste from blood and produces white blood cells and antibodies to help fight infection.
• Tonsils and adenoids. They help trap and kill pathogens entering the mouth or nose and contain immune cells to produce antibodies.
• Gastrointestinal tract. The lining of the stomach and bowel has many cells that produce antibodies.
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How does
the immune system work?
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dietary supplements are loaded with antioxidants, important minerals and herbal extracts to support the immune system.
TopCare
is a fermented, gluten-free, plant-based drink for immune, digestive and gut health.
CHOBANI PROBIOTIC
capsules support the digestive and immune systems.
HY-VEE HEALTHMARKET ADVANCED PROBIOTIC
is a blend of vitamin C, zinc and naturally sourced beta glucan to strengthen the immune system.
LIQUID I.V. HYDRATION MULTIPLIER
supplements offer immune-boosting echinacea, zinc, vitamin C and elderberry.
OLLY ACTIVE IMMUNITY + ELDERBERRY
offers echinacea and elderberry in vegan liquid phyto-caps.
GAIA HERBS QUICK DEFENSE IMMUNE SUPPORT
comes in several flavors and contains turmeric, echinacea and live probiotics.
suja
The Hy-Vee HealthMarket
has vitamins, minerals and supplements to help support immune function.
Shop Now
PRODUCTS
FOR IMMUNE HEALTH at Hy-Vee