THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM
NONSPECIFIC DEFENSE MECHANISMS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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passive immunity provided by mom.
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skin
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active immunity provided by vaccines.
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inflammatory response
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Detailed explanation-1: -The skin is the largest organ of your body. It acts as a barrier between invaders (pathogens) and your body. Skin forms a waterproof mechanical barrier. Microorganisms that live all over your skin can’t get through your skin unless it’s broken.
Detailed explanation-2: -Nonspecific defense mechanisms include the skin, mucous membranes, secretions, excretions, enzymes, inflammatory responses, genetic factors, hormonal responses, nutritional status, behavior patterns, and the presence of other diseases.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Body’s MOST IMPORTANT Nonspecific Defense is the SKIN. UNBROKEN Skin provides a continuous layer that protects almost the whole body. Very Few Pathogens can penetrate the layers of dead cells at the skin’s surface.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The right option is d) sweat. Our skin is the body’s first line of defenses against bacteria and other harmful organisms. Sebaceous glands in the skin produce sweat and sebum to protect the skin.
Detailed explanation-5: -Skin is a barrier that serves as one of the body’s first lines of defense against harmful microbes. Specialized immune cells within skin tissue help to fight invading organisms. Yet the skin hosts diverse communities of beneficial bacteria, collectively known as the skin microbiota.