innate defense Flashcards
1
Q
surface barrier
A
- skin
- mucus membrane
- serves as a physical barrier
2
Q
natural killer cells
A
recognize information and kills cells at random
3
Q
phagocytosis
A
engulfs other cells or particles
4
Q
inflammation and the four signs
A
- injury leads to inflammation
(stops you from hurting yourself»_space;heals faster) - swelling allows for clean up (more fluid)
5
Q
how does fever help the body
A
- fever leads to loss of function and limited mobility (heal faster)
- pyrogens make you feel hot, but you fell chilly (inhospitable)
- proteins: interleukins (cause aches)
