Lung infection- INCOMPLETE

Question 1

Host defences against infection in the airways

Answer 1

1) Mechanical – e.g. pathogens stick to mucus.
2) Local – e.g. Bronchus Associated Lymphoid Tissue (BALT), an intrinsic immune system of the respiratory tract.
3)Systemic – e.g. The immune system itself including
complements and immunoglobulins.

Question 2

Congenital compromising on host defences against infection

Answer 2

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Question 3

Acquired compromising on host defences against infection

Answer 3

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