-Explain at least 2 ways your body provides for innate immunity
Innate immunity is the source of immunity that one is born with and is relatively non- specific. The defense provided by innate immunity includes anatomic barriers, physiologic barriers, phagocytic cells and the inflammatory response.
1st line of defense:
Barriers
Physical Barriers
*pathogens can be removed by- (1) being sloughed off w/ dead skin cells (2) coughing/wheezing (3) Vomiting (4) urination
Biochemical Barriers-secreted by epithelial cells to protect against infrection
*Mucous
*perspiration
*Saliva
*Tears
*Ear wax
(These secretions also contain antimicrobial peptides that kill/inhibit growth.
Normal Flora
*Are non-pathogenic microorganisms living on body surfaces
*Release chemicals preventing colonization by pathogens
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