PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The immune response is how your body recognizes and defends itself against bacteria, viruses, and substances that appear foreign and harmful.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Our bodies often respond with fever (heat inactivates many viruses), the secretion of a chemical called interferon (which blocks viruses from reproducing), or by marshaling the immune system’s antibodies and other cells to target the invader.

Detailed explanation-4: -The non-specific immune response is our immediate response to infection and is carried out in exactly the same way regardless of the pathogen (i.e. it is not specific to a particular pathogen). The non-specific immune response involves inflammation, the production of interferons and phagocytosis.