NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

MICROBIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The second line of defense is known as the
A
innate immunity
B
nonspecific immunity
C
specific immunity
D
Both innate and nonspecific immunity
E
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pathogens that successfully cross the physical barriers are next encountered by the second line of defense. This innate immune response mostly involves immune cells and proteins to nonspecifically recognize and eliminate any pathogen that enters the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -The second line of defence is a group of cells, tissues and organs that work together to protect the body. This is the immune system.

Detailed explanation-3: -The innate immune system is the body’s first line of defense against germs entering the body. It responds in the same way to all germs and foreign substances, which is why it is sometimes referred to as the “nonspecific” immune system.

Detailed explanation-4: -Second line of defense These white blood cells, called phagocytes engulf and destroy bacteria. The area often becomes red, swollen, and painful during an inflammatory response. When a pathogen has invaded, the immune system may also release chemicals that increase body temperature, producing a fever.

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