Unlocking The Immune System’s Role In Preserving The Body’s Equilibrium: Homeostasis And Immunity
The immune system maintains homeostasis by constantly monitoring the body for foreign invaders or abnormal cells through immune surveillance. It uses phagocytosis to engulf and destroy pathogens, and antigen presentation to activate T cells, which trigger cell-mediated immunity to eliminate infected cells. The production of antibodies in humoral immunity targets and neutralizes pathogens, while cytokines…