non-specific defence system

Question 1

what is the job of the non-specific defence system?

Answer 1

to prevent pathogens from entering the body

Question 2

skin forms a protective ____ covering body?

Answer 2

skin forms a protective layer covering body

Question 3

what does the skin produce?

Answer 3

an oily substance called sebum which kills bacteria

Question 4

when the skin is damage, pathogens could enter the body, what does the skin do to prevent this?

Answer 4

the skin scabs over

Question 5

____ and _____ in nose trap pathogens before they can enter the breathing system?

Answer 5

hair and mucus in nose trap pathogens before they can enter the breathing system

Question 6

trachea and bronchi secrete ____ to trap pathogens?

Answer 6

trachea and bronchi secrete mucus to trap pathogens

Question 7

trachea and bronchi are covered with tiny hairs called ____?

Answer 7

trachea and bronchi are covered with tiny hairs called cilia

Question 8

cilia waft ____ to back of throat where it is swallowed into stomach?

Answer 8

cilia waft mucus to back of throat where it is swallowed into stomach

Question 9

stomach produces hydrochloric acid, what does this do?

Answer 9

kills pathogens before they can travel further