what is it, and how does it keep germs out
2007-05-02 17:22:55 · 4 answers · asked by Eric T 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
The skin and white blood cells are a couple of factors. Other than that, wikipedia can provide a more detailed answer.
2007-05-02 17:31:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now that is a BIG question, so I will try and simplify it for you to understand in layman's terms. The body's defence system is called your "immune system". It is made up of many complex organisms. One of them is called your "T Cells". Very important, because if you loose them, and you can to the HIV/AIDS virus, and a simple cold will kill you. Now what the immune systems does is not exactly "keep germs out", it "kills germs on contact". Those germs it can't kill require you to see a doctor and get a prescription to help "kill" the germs. The best thing you can do for your immune system is to "take good care of it". Don' t smoke, drink in moderation. eat breakfast (everyday), eat properly and exercise - even your Brain - read and grow a brain! Only You and You Alone can keep your "body defences" in top shape. Now, limit the use of your computer and go shoot some hoops!
2007-05-02 17:34:18 · answer #2 · answered by peaches 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It s a bit more complicated than that. The skin is the largest organ providing us with protection.
This is different than our immune system that works at defending your body from invading microscopic organisms that could impact your health.
The eye last keeps debris out of the eye. Nostril hairs help to keep pollutants and irritants out of the airways. The hair and wax in our ears, helps to keep debris away from our hearing centres.
There are multiple systems at work in the human body.
2007-05-02 17:29:15 · answer #3 · answered by guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The immune system
2007-05-02 17:30:43 · answer #4 · answered by It Co$t To Be Around The Bo$$ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋