Human Immune System 02 | Human Health and Diseases | NEET 2024 | Class 12th | Chapter 7 | Biology |

Welcome to B2E LEARNING! In this episode, Neha Mam will share her extensive knowledge and expertise about Human Health and Diseases. Human health and diseases are complex topics encompassing various aspects of well-being, illnesses, prevention, and treatment.

The human immune system is a complex and intricate network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Its primary function is to recognize and eliminate these foreign invaders while maintaining tolerance to the body's own cells and tissues.

Key Components of the Immune System:
White Blood Cells (Leukocytes): These cells circulate throughout the body and include various types such as neutrophils, monocytes, lymphocytes (T cells and B cells), and natural killer cells.

Lymphoid Organs: These include the thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, and tonsils, where immune cells are produced, mature, and activated.

Bone Marrow: Site of blood cell production, including the production of immune cells.

Antibodies: Proteins produced by B cells that can recognize and bind to specific pathogens, marking them for destruction.

Complement System: A group of proteins that work together to enhance the immune response, often by promoting the destruction of pathogens.

Immune Response:

When a pathogen enters the body, the immune system mounts a coordinated response. This involves the recognition of the pathogen, activation of immune cells, and the production of antibodies. The immune system also has memory, allowing it to respond more rapidly and effectively upon subsequent exposure to the same pathogen.

Disorders of the Immune System:
Immunodeficiency Disorders: Result in a weakened or absent immune response, making individuals more susceptible to infections.

Autoimmune Disorders: The immune system mistakenly targets and attacks the body's own cells and tissues.

Allergies: Immune responses to harmless substances, triggering symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and inflammation.

A healthy immune system requires a balanced and regulated response to different challenges, and maintaining overall health through proper nutrition, exercise, and adequate rest plays a crucial role in supporting immune function.

Lymphoid organs are parts of the lymphatic system, a crucial component of the immune system. These organs play key roles in the development and activation of immune cells. The primary lymphoid organs are the thymus and the bone marrow, where immune cells undergo maturation and differentiation. The secondary lymphoid organs include lymph nodes, the spleen, and other lymphoid tissues dispersed throughout the body.

Bone Marrow:

Location: Found within the cavities of certain bones, especially the long bones and flat bones.
Function: It is a primary site for hematopoiesis, the production of blood cells, including both red and white blood cells. In terms of the immune system, it is where B cells mature and develop.
Thymus:

Location: Located in the upper part of the chest, behind the breastbone and in front of the trachea.
Function: The thymus is primarily responsible for the maturation of T cells, a type of white blood cell that plays a central role in cell-mediated immunity.
Lymph Nodes:

Location: Scattered throughout the body, often in clusters along lymphatic vessels.
Function: Lymph nodes filter lymph, a fluid that carries white blood cells, and trap and destroy pathogens. They are also sites where immune cells interact, facilitating immune responses.
Spleen:

Location: Located under the ribcage on the left side of the abdomen.
Function: The spleen acts as a blood filter, removing old or damaged red blood cells and storing platelets. It also contains white blood cells and is involved in immune responses against blood-borne pathogens.
Other Lymphoid Tissues:

Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT): Found in mucous membranes, such as those lining the digestive and respiratory tracts.
Peyer's Patches: Clusters of lymphoid tissue in the small intestine.

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