MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Innate, or nonspecific, immunity is the defense system with which you were born. It protects you against all antigens. Innate immunity involves barriers that keep harmful materials from entering your body. These barriers form the first line of defense in the immune response.

Detailed explanation-2: -Innate immunity is the host’s first line of defense and is intended to prevent infection and attack the invading pathogens. This nonspecific mechanism is fast (minutes to hours) while the adaptive response takes longer (days to weeks).

Detailed explanation-3: -Immunity from disease is actually conferred by two cooperative defense systems, called nonspecific, innate immunity and specific, acquired immunity. Nonspecific protective mechanisms repel all microorganisms equally, while the specific immune responses are tailored to particular types of invaders.

Detailed explanation-4: -Non-specific defense (innate immunity) consists of mechanisms that either keep pathogens out or destroy them regardless of their type. Non-specific defense includes mechanical barriers, chemical substances, cells and inflammation. Mechanical barriers include the skin and mucous membranes.