OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
THE GOOD BAD AND UGLY OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
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Kills blood cells
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Makes you crampy
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Slows production of white blood cells
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Decreases effectiveness of the Immune System
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Detailed explanation-1: -Sleep deprivation may decrease production of these protective cytokines. In addition, infection-fighting antibodies and cells are reduced during periods when you don’t get enough sleep. So, your body needs sleep to fight infectious diseases.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sleep deficiency is linked to many chronic health problems, including heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, obesity, and depression. Sleep deficiency is also linked to a higher chance of injury in adults, teens, and children.
Detailed explanation-3: -The immune system’s battle against invading bacteria reaches its peak activity at night and is lowest during the day.
Detailed explanation-4: -As we have reviewed, sleep is altered during infection. Infection increases the concentrations of cytokines, including IL-1, and the release of neurotransmitters, including 5-HT, in the brain, and interactions between IL-1 and 5-HT contribute to the regulation of sleep.