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Unit 12: Immune System Disorders. Allergies: An inaccurate immune system response to something usually harmless like pollen, fur, a particular food, or.

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1 Unit 12: Immune System Disorders

2 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)

3 Autoimmunity: Autoimmune Diseases Your immune system attacks healthy cells by mistake. Lupus Rheumatoid Arthritis Psoriasis Celiac Disease Unit 12: Immune System Disorders

4 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

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