Discussion of Relevant Literature In terms of understanding the role of the GI tract in immune response, articles 1 through 3 provided the best information. When trying to understand mechanisms or functions of a body system, it is important to discuss the implications of these mechanisms or functions in relation to what is relatable to the human body. Article 1 explains the role of GALT in the GI tract in relation to allergies, and goes further by discussing celiac disease, which is a common disease of the body. This is helpful in understanding the role of the GI tract in immune response because it provides a visual perspective on what occurs when there is a hindrance or malfunction within the body systems due to pathogens or outside factors that induces certain diseases. The discussion regarding the role of GALT in damaging the intestinal mucosa in response to food allergies demonstrates the importance of GALT when allergies occur.
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This is also important to discuss because this demonstrates that although the GI tract is highly specialized, it is still vulnerable to invasion by pathogens and outside factors. Certain pathogens may develop tolerance to the mucosal immune system of the GI tract. It is important to understand that specialized systems such as the GI tract is not excused from invasion of unwanted pathogens, but this paves way for further research to be conducted to understand the implications of these unwanted pathogens and how to overcome
This is also important to discuss because this demonstrates that although the GI tract is highly specialized, it is still vulnerable to invasion by pathogens and outside factors. Certain pathogens may develop tolerance to the mucosal immune system of the GI tract. It is important to understand that specialized systems such as the GI tract is not excused from invasion of unwanted pathogens, but this paves way for further research to be conducted to understand the implications of these unwanted pathogens and how to overcome