First Line of Defense Flashcards
1
Q
Skin
A
mechanical behavior which physically inhibits pathogens from entering
2
Q
Mucus
A
-saliva and tears
-chemical barrier that contains enzymes to destroy pathogens
3
Q
Gastric Juice
A
acidic fluid secreted by stomach to kill microbes
4
Q
Bacteria
A
-biological barrier
-prevents harmful pathogens from surviving by taking up space and resources
5
Q
Is the first line a specific defense?
A
it is a non specific defense, no matter what the defense will stay the same
