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How Our Body's Immune System Responds to Invaders
17:16 - 28:24 (11:08)
The adaptive immune system produces antibodies that can recognize specific invaders such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or physical intruders. The hemopoietic stem cell can give rise to red blood cells and white blood cells that aid in fighting infections.
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Pus, which is often a sign of infection or injury, is composed of dead white blood cells that have fought off an invader.
17:16 - 23:26 (06:10)
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Pus, which is often a sign of infection or injury, is composed of dead white blood cells that have fought off an invader. These white blood cells, along with neutrophils, macrophages, and natural killer cells, help the innate immune system identify and fight invaders, while the adaptive immune system creates antibodies to specifically target them.
ChapterHow Our Body's Immune System Responds to Invaders
EpisodeUsing Your Nervous System to Enhance Your Immune System
PodcastHuberman Lab
Keeping our mucus lining in good shape is a key factor in maintaining a healthy immune system, as it helps to create antibodies and maintain a memory of past infections.
23:26 - 28:24 (04:57)
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Keeping our mucus lining in good shape is a key factor in maintaining a healthy immune system, as it helps to create antibodies and maintain a memory of past infections. Stem cells can be used in therapeutic treatments, but our own immune system already has the ability to create cells that can fight infections effectively.