Written By: Poorva Chavan | Published : December 24, 2014, 5:14 PM
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Immunity is lowered during sperm production: This is actually true and research has shown that sperm production requires more energy and hence men who invest heavily in their sperm in turn compromise their immunity and are more susceptible to bacterial infections.
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Immune system eliminates cancer cells: They not only eliminate cancerous cells but work 24x7 for this task. Immune cells called T-lymphocytes to simply T-cells are on a continuous surveillance as they quickly detect and destroy any trace of cancerous cells.
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Some immune cells also aid cancer growth: Researchers have found that certain immune cells called myeloid cells provide a niche or a place for survival of cancer stem cells.
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Immunity causes Chronic Pain Syndrome: The chronic Pain Syndrome was earlier thought to be due to an abnormal brain activity following an injury but now, scientists have found out that it is caused due to the immune system. Cells called the auto antibodies are produced which are linked to Chronic Pain Syndrome.
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Immune system is vulnerable to infections at certain times of the day: It is known that body undergoes various chemical changes all throughout the day. A specific protein which is associated with immunity also changes with time and hence immunity is compromised with these chemical changes all throughout the day.
