The Iceberg Effect

Question 1

Natural defense mechanisms against infection

Answer 1

-skin
-mouth
-eyes
-respiratory tract
-urinary tract
-gastrointestinal tract (GI)
-vagina

Question 2

Skin

Answer 2

First line in defense
-closed skin=barrier

Question 3

Mouth

Answer 3

-saliva; chemicals to break down infection

Question 4

Eyes

Answer 4

Lashes, tears, eyelids

Question 5

Respiratory traact

Answer 5

-Cilia in tract moves bacteria
-nose hairs

Question 6

Urinary tract

Answer 6

Excretes things that don’t belong

Question 7

Vagina

Answer 7

PH acidic environment to kill bacteria

Question 8

Gastro intestinal (GI) tract

Answer 8

Lower level, basic track to get rid of things
Upper level, as normal flora to kill bacteria