microorganisms ↔ immune system

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related 2.32 — strongly supporting 4 facts

The immune system is related to microorganisms because it functions to identify them as foreign 'non-self' material [1], [2] and utilizes antibodies to attach to and destroy them [3], [4].

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The immune system and primary immunodeficiency primaryimmune.org Immune Deficiency Foundation 3 facts

claimThe immune system functions to discriminate between healthy tissue ('self') and foreign material ('non-self'), such as microorganisms, pollen, or transplanted organs.

claimA secondary function of the immune system is to discriminate between healthy tissue ("self") and foreign material ("non-self"), such as microorganisms, pollen, or transplanted organs.

claimWhen antibodies recognize a microorganism as foreign, they physically attach to it and initiate a chain of events involving other immune system components to destroy the infection.

How the Immune System Works with Primary Immunodeficiency igcares.com IGCares 1 fact

claimAntibody molecules function by physically attaching to microorganisms recognized as foreign, which initiates a complex chain of events involving other immune system components to destroy the germ.