Defense system against diseases Different cells B Cells
Answer of the body to a outside challenge Different effects: Makes energy free Suppresses the immune system Long term stress is harmful
Hormone Released when under stress Suppresses the immune system
Proteins messengers Released by white blood cells Main factor for white blood cell production
Given in Drugs: producing white blood cells “rebuild” a weak immune system Help fighting diseases
Stress can lead to a overproduction -> too many cytokines -> too many white blood cells White blood cells can destroy the body from the inside
Avoiding Stress Relaxing Social Support
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