immune system ↔ immunosuppression

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Immunosuppression is defined as the decreased effectiveness of the [concept] immune system [1], [2], and research has demonstrated that the [concept] immune system can be conditioned to respond to immunosuppressive drugs [3].

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Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu Maricopa Open Digital Press 2 facts

accountAder and Cohen (1975) demonstrated classical conditioning of the immune system in rats by pairing flavored water with an immunosuppressive drug. The rats developed a conditioned aversion to the water, and the taste of the water alone later produced immunosuppression, indicating the immune system had been conditioned.

claimImmunosuppression is the decreased effectiveness of the immune system, which makes people susceptible to infections, illness, and diseases.

Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Psychology 2e OpenStax pressbooks.cuny.edu CUNY Pressbooks 1 fact

claimImmunosuppression is the decreased effectiveness of the immune system, which leaves people susceptible to infections, illness, and diseases.