Memory is vital in the lives of all humans and animals. Without the memory of past events, we cannot think about the present or the future. Furthermore, within memory, we can plan for the future (Zhao et al., 2020). Consequently, the human body contains memory cells that are effective against invading antibodies and are especially beneficial in cases of immunosuppression. The first time that the body fights a virus, it may take up to two weeks to generate adequate antibodies to do away with them.
Moreover, this means that once the body has been able to fight a virus once, the same virus is likely to attack again. After all, it took a lot to get rid of the pathogen the first time, and it would be unfortunate if one had to start the process all over again. Therefore, when a bacterium gets into the body for a second time, the response is swift because the body has fought it before. Additionally, the existing cells can increase rapidly hence, manufacturing clones of the specific lymphocyte needed to strike and get rid of the microbe before the individual shows any signs and symptoms (Lipsitch et al., 2020). The secondary immune response is faster and stronger than the initial response. Thus, a healthy body can recognize and get rid of chronic microorganisms stemming from the creation of memory lymphocytes.
A healthy immune system can fight off any disease-causing pathogen with little to no help from medical drugs. People should let their bodies fight off diseases on their own because the overuse and dependence on drugs to cure minor diseases can cause resistance in the body (Zhao et al., 2020). On many occasions, body tolerance occurs when a person has been using a specific drug for an extended time. In addition, one can keep a calendar where they can tick what they have eaten and if they have exercised on that specific day. Finally, it is an important topic to me and the world because people must know that most diseases can be avoided by eating healthy and exercising regularly.
References
Lipsitch, M., Grad, Y. H., Sette, A., & Crotty, S. (2020). Cross-reactive memory T cells and herd immunity to SARS-CoV-2. Nature Reviews Immunology, 20(11), 709–713. Web.
Zhao, X., Tan, X., Shi, H., & Xia, D. (2020). Nutrition and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM): a system’s theoretical perspective. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 75. Web.