Non Specific Immune System Flashcards
1
Q
What does epithelial cells form
A
Epithelial cells form a physical barrier
2
Q
Chemical secretions
A
Chemical secretions such as tears/saliva
3
Q
How is inflammation triggered
A
Inflammation is triggered by damage to skin/cells at site of infection
4
Q
What do last cells release
A
Histamine
5
Q
What does the release of histamine cause
A
Causes vasodilation AND increased permeability
6
Q
What does it result in
A
Results in accumulation of phagocytes/clotting elements
7
Q
What else does it result in
A
Redness and increased temperature
8
Q
What are phagocytes
A
Are white blood cells that carry out phagocytosis
9
Q
Phagocytosis
A
Involves the engulfing of a pathogen
