OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
THE GOOD BAD AND UGLY OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
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interferons
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cytokines
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complement
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antibodies
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Detailed explanation-1: -These innate immune cells release prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) as well as pyrogenic cytokines (namely, interleukin-1 (IL-1) IL-6, and tumour necrosis factor (TNF)) that act systemically to induce fever.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are two types of cytokines responsible for the generation of fever. Endogenous pyrogens are cytokines that induce fever and include interleukin (IL)-1, IL-6, IL-8, macrophage-inflammatory protein-1 (MIP-1), and interferon-.
Detailed explanation-3: -Fever, the regulated increase in the body temperature, is part of the evolved systemic reaction to infection known as the acute phase response.
Detailed explanation-4: -Cytokines are small proteins that are crucial in controlling the growth and activity of other immune system cells and blood cells. When released, they signal the immune system to do its job. Cytokines affect the growth of all blood cells and other cells that help the body’s immune and inflammation responses.