the quiz in chap 12 that I am supposed to make and I don't know what the sections are.... Flashcards
waterproofs skin and prevents bacteria from growing
sebum
secreted from the mucous membrane
Mucus
enzymes that kill bacteria by destroying their cell walls
Lysozymes
bacteria that reside in the digestive system interfere with the growth of invading pathogens
Microorganisms
remember infections and fight them off
Memory cells:
a condition of resistance to a pathogen
Immunity:
immunity resulting from circulating antibodies or memory cells
Acquired immunity:
developed through a immune response to a pathogen
Active acquired immunity
developed when someone receives an infusion of antibodies from someone else
`Passive acquired immunity
results from factors other than the presence of antibodies and memory cells
Innate immunity
a type of innate immunity that occurs because many pathogens only particular types of organisms
Species immunity
when certain conditions cause a person’s immune system to break down
Immune Deficiency
serious immune deficiency disease caused by HIV
AIDS
a retrovirus that causes AIDS
HIV
serves as a barrier to keep bacteria and viruses from entering the body
skin