Species Resistance and Types of Barriers

Question 1

what is species resistance

Answer 1

Genetic characteristics of an
organism or species that defend against pathogens

Question 2

what are the first lines of defense

Answer 2

mechanical and chemical barriers

Question 3

what is the internal environment of the body protected by

Answer 3

barrier formed by skin and mucous membranes

Question 4

what do skin and mucous membranes provide

Answer 4

additional immune mechanisms

Question 5

what are the 2nd lines of defense

Answer 5

inflammation response and phagocytosis

Question 6

what are the third lines of defense

Answer 6

specific immune responses
natural killer cells