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Sebum, an oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin, can help protect the skin and hair follicles from harmful microbes. It has antimicrobial properties that can help fight off bacteria and fungi, thus supporting the immune system's defense against infections.
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What system protects the body against infection?
your immune system and your White blood cells produce antibodies
Which system in the body does HIV damage?
Acquired Immune System or Adaptive immune System
How does the immune system fight of disease?
The Immune System
What is the body's defense system?
It would be their immune system.
What is a system that fights disease and controls the immune response?
It is called the Immune System. A bit of extra info: The Immune System is the cause of allergies. It goes too far when trying to protect the body from something. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
What immune system is activated if the innate immune system is unable to control the infection?
The adaptive immune system is activated if the innate immune system is unable to control the infection.
What body system helps fight against disease?
The immune system, primarily.The immune system.Really...
What is a sentence with the words immune system?
The immune system protects the body from infections and diseases by recognizing and fighting off harmful pathogens.
What bones are in the immune system?
There are no bones in the immune system. Bones are in the skeletal system.
Which system is to prevent foreign substances from entering the body to attack foreign substances that are in the body?
The Immune System is the defense network of the body. The immune system works with specific receptors on specialized cells - detecting foreign bodies and signaling for the immune system to destroy them.
What is an immune system disease according to medical literature?
The definition of an immune system disease is a disease that causes over- or underactivity of the immune system. When the immune system is overactive, this is called an autoimmune disease.
Can aids affect the immune system?
AIDS is an autoimmune disease; it destroys the immune system. So, yes, it affects the immune system.
