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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: 2HCI and protein-digesting enzymes
HCI ishydro 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:2the 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
Paracrinechemical that acts locally
Hormonestravel globally
Acquired Immunity:from having the disease OR from vacine
Passive Immunity:from Mom-not long lasting
Mucusthe fluid product
Mucousthe producer
PPIprotein pump inhibitor