Non- specific defences against pathogens Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of defences
A
Ear wax Stomach acid Mucus Skin Nose hair
2
Q
What is immunity?
A
Body’s way of protecting it from infection from pathogens
3
Q
What does immune mean?
A
Can’t catch it
4
Q
How does one become immune?
A
Catching sickness / infection
Getting vaccine
5
Q
What do histamines do?
A
Cause blood vessels to dilate which prevent pathogens
6
Q
What do cytokines do?
A
Attract phagocytes to the site of the pathogen
