How well do you know your immune system?
Learn more here 👇🏼
Several types of immune cells work together to tackle infections in our body. The first responders are cells belonging to the innate immune system. Cells such as innate lymphoid cells and macrophages can quickly integrate cues from their surroundings and act to defend the organism. Infections that are not treated by the first line of defense are later taken care by the adaptive arm, the T and B lymphocytes. These special cells are able to induce specific responses and remember their enemies.
Several physiological aspects can influence your immune system:
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Hormones - ☀️
Vitamin D - 💤
Sleep and rest - 🏃🏽♀️
Physical exercise - 🥕
Diet and microbiota - 🧠
Nervous system
One of the best academic labs tackling the interactions between the
innate immune system and the nervous system is working in Lisbon,
Portugal. Learn more about the Immunophysiology laboratory
here!
to keep learning about immunity!