The Immune System
by Zacharia Watson
1. Diseases
1.1. Asthma
1.2. Lupus
1.3. HIV/ AIDS
1.4. Rheumatoid Arthritis
2. Innate/ Non- specific
2.1. Skin
2.2. Stomach acid
2.3. Enzymes
2.4. Mucus
3. Adaptive/ Specific
3.1. Lymphatic system
3.1.1. Bone marrow
3.1.1.1. Source of blood cells
3.1.2. Lymph nodes
3.1.2.1. Where lymphocytes gather and encounter antigens
3.1.3. Thymus
3.1.3.1. Where lymphocytes mature or ‘learn’ about previous pathogens
3.1.4. Spleen
3.1.4.1. Where lymphocytes gather and encounter antigens
3.1.5. Lymphocytes
3.1.5.1. B- secretes antibodies that attack antigens
3.1.5.2. T- guide and regulate immune response or attacks specific cells
3.1.6. Lymphatic vessels
3.1.6.1. Allows lymphocytes to ‘patrol’ the body
3.1.7. Lymphoid tissue
3.1.7.1. Tonsils, adenoids, and the appendix