The thymus is a specialized organ that educates T cells or T lymphocytes, which are part of the adaptive immune system. Describe the, structure, location, and role of the thymus in the immune system. Each T cell is specialized to attack a different antigen, but those that attack self-antigens are destroyed by the thymus during selection processes in during lymphocyte proliferation and maturation.
The symptoms of a parasitic infection can include constipation, anemia, fatigue, diarrhea, gas, bloating and anal itching. If an undercooked lobster is eaten, the individual is at risk for developing a parasitic infection. The two most common types of parasitic infection include tapeworms and roundworms.
Coxsackie virus infection can cause many cold-like symptoms as well as blisters on the mouth hands and feet. Lactose intolerance, or the inability to digest lactose, leads to gas, bloating, and other symptoms. Inflammatory bowel disease causes swelling and symptoms such as cramping, chronic diarrhea, and bleeding. A drug overdose can be fatal and causes sleepiness, confusion, coma, vomiting, and other symptoms. A thermal burn of the mouth or tongue can cause pain, blisters, peeling skin, and temporary loss of taste. Sickle cell disease symptoms include repeated infections, yellow skin, fatigue, dizziness, pain, and more.