intro to host defenses Flashcards
1
Q
eg of first line of defense
A
physical-skin
chemical- low pH
genetic- resistance inherent in genetic makeup of host
2
Q
eg of 2nd line of defense (5)
A
Phagocytosis, inflammation, fever, interferon, complement
3
Q
eg of 3rd. line of defense
A
T lymphocytes, B lymphocytes, antibodies
4
Q
Which line of defense is innate and acquired
A
innate- first and second
acquired- third
