Female and Male Immunity: Which Is Stronger?
It is often noted that men and women respond differently to various factors such as illness. Let’s look at the differences between immunity in men and women.
Dr. Anastasia
Overview
In general, the immune systems of men and women are the same, but the intensity of their defense mechanisms is different. For example, it is noticed that women’s wounds heal faster, but they are more likely to suffer from blood poisoning. The high activity of a woman's immune system is related to her ability to bear children. For a man, one of their primary roles is to pass his genetic material on by having children.
The secrets of hormones
Immunity is closely linked to the endocrine and nervous systems, which differ in men and women. The difference in the intensity of the body's defenses is due to the prevailing hormones. One of the main female hormones is estrogen, which inhibits neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Estrogen promotes a...
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