Unit 12: Immune System Disorders
Allergies: An inaccurate immune system response to something usually harmless like pollen, fur, a particular food, or dust. Body releases Histamine causing inflammation and constriction of smooth muscle (breathing issues)
Autoimmunity: Autoimmune Diseases Your immune system attacks healthy cells by mistake. Lupus Rheumatoid Arthritis Psoriasis Celiac Disease Unit 12: Immune System Disorders
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome: AIDS A severe loss of function of the entire Immune System. Caused by a retrovirus (HIV) which destroys Helper T cells. Unit 12: Immune System Disorders