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