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A&P2-Class Notes P34 ImmuneSys- #1/Test 3

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Overall, the two intrinsic defense systems act:   Independently, but cooperatively to facilitate body defense  
The two Body Defense systems are called:   NONSPECIFIC & SPECIFIC (ADAPTIVE)  
FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE:   SKIN (& IT'S PRODUCTS) and MUCOUS MEMBRANES (& PRODUCTS)  
SKIN & MUCOUS MEMBRANES HELP BY:   blocking the entrance of micro-organisms  
EPIDERMIS IS HEAVILY:   keratinized  
Keratin help to provide a:   physical barrier- water proof  
Keratin is resistant to:   toxins, bacterial enzymes and weak acids  
Intact mucosae provide physical (mechanical) barriers as they:   cover and line body organs  
Mucous membranes produce:   defensive chemicals  
The acidity of secretions produced by some membranes helps:   inhibit bacterial growth  
Examples of mucous membranes are:   vaginal membranes, gastric lining,  
Sebum is:   ear wax  
Sebum contrains chemicals:   toxic to bacteria  
Stomach mucosa produces: 2   HCI and protein-digesting enzymes  
HCI is   hydro chloric acid  
Saliva & lacrimal fluid contain:   lysozyme  
lysozyme is:   an enzyme that destroys bacteria  
lacrimal fluid is found:   tears  
Mucus feels:   sticky  
Mucus traps micro-organisms trying to enter:2   the respiratory and digestive systems  
Some mucous membranes have special structures, such as:   hair or cilia, to repel/trap invaders  
Releasing chemicals for communication is called:   Chemo tactic  
Anything that prevokes a response is:   Antigen  
Paracrine   chemical that acts locally  
Hormones   travel globally  
Acquired Immunity:   from having the disease OR from vacine  
Passive Immunity:   from Mom-not long lasting  
Mucus   the fluid product  
Mucous   the producer  
PPI   protein pump inhibitor  


   


 

 

 

 

 

 
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