B1: Stress And Ill Health Flashcards
What is the immune system
. The body’s defense against antigens( foreign bodies und germs )
What are the two types of immunity?
Innate immunity (general response) and acquired immunity (specific response with lymphocyte
What is innate immunity?
A fast, general immune response involving white blood cells and natural killer (NK) cells.
What is acquired immunity?
Immunity involving lymphocytes, where B cells produce antibodies and T cells recognize and destroy specific antigens.
How does stress affect the immune system?
.. Stress causes immunosuppression by increasing cortisol, which inhibits lymphocyte production and disrupts immunity.
How does stress suppress the immune system indirectly?
.. Stress influences behaviors like smoking, drinking, and sleep, which affect immunity
How does stress affect cardiovascular health?
Stress hormones can cause atherosclerosis, leading to cardiovascular disorders by forming fatty plaques in arteries
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What is a cardiovascular disorder?
disorder of the heart or blood vessels, including conditions like stroke.
