The Lymphatic System
What is the role of the lymphatic system?
removes infection and controls body fluids
True or False: A good gut is important for the immune system.
True
Name one autoimmune disease.
Rheumatoid arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Ankylosing spondylitis, Type 1 Diabetes, and Temporal Arteritis
What do lymph nodes do? (one main function)
filtration
Where do blood cells originate from?
The bone marrow
True or False: Most autoimmune diseases have a known cure.
False
What is bone marrow?
What is the main reason behind blood issues?
Problems with bone marrow
True or False: Genes and a combination of other factors can increase your chances of getting autoimmune diseases
true
What is the significance of stem cells?
Stem cells differentiate into other cells of the body.
How do gut bacteria help maintain a functioning immune system?
They multiply so quickly such that the bad bacteria cannot grow.
What causes autoimmune diseases?
An overactive immune system.
What does the lymphatic system include? (two things)
Tonsils and Adenoids
Name three things you can do that help maintain your immune system
eating well, sleeping well, keeping a healthy weight, not smoking, and avoiding alcohol
How do autoimmune diseases work?
The immune system begins attacking healthy tissue, weakening bodily function