CHAP 15 Flashcards
Humans have what to certain pathogens as well as three overlapping lines of defense.
Species Resistance
The first two lines of defense comprise of? which is generally nonspecific and protects the body against a wide variety of potential pathogens.
Innate Immunity
The third line of defense in which each response is specifically generated against each particular antigen.
Adaptive immunity
The first line of defense includes the skin, composed of an?
outer epidermis and a deeper dermis
What devours pathogens?
Dendritic cells
Sweat glands of the skin produce salty sweat containing the enzyme called? which are small peptide chains that act against a broad range of pathogens.
lysozyme and antimicrobial peptides (defensins)
is an oily substance of the skin that lowers pH, deterring the growth of many pathogens.
Sebum
another part of the body’s first line of defense, are composed of tightly packed cells that are replaced frequently by stem cell division and often coated with sticky mucus secreted by goblet cells.
The mucous membranes
contain antibacterial lysozyme and also flush invaders from the eyes.
Tears
protects the teeth.
Saliva
What pH of the stomach inhibits most microbes that are swallowed.
Low
the competition between the microbi- ome and potential pathogens, also contributes to the body’s first line of defense.
Competitive inhibition
is a beneficial microbe administered to improve health or prevent disease.
Probiotic
act against pathogens on the skin and mucous membranes and in neutrophils.
Antimicrobial peptides (defensins)
What line of defense includes cells (especially phagocytes), antimicrobial chemicals (Toll-like receptors, NOD proteins, interferons, complement, lysozyme, and antimicrobial peptides), and processes (phagocytosis, inflammation, and fever).
Second