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B. First Line Of Defense: Nonspecific Barriers Flashcards

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Physical barriers

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Unbroken skin

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Genetic barriers

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Humans can’t get certain diseases form animals

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What are the 5 Chemical barriers

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Lysozyme

Salt

Acids

Bile

Oil

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Chemical barriers:

Lysozyme:

Where are they found?

What do they do?

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In saliva, tears, semen, vaginal secretions

Digest beta 1-4 glycosidic bonds.

Ex. NAG—NAM

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